England vs Australia, 3rd Test

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Michael Clarke is the Man of the Match and he says, "I tried not to open the curtains today morning. Unfortunately, it was not looking great and we knew in the hotel that the rain was going to come down hard. 2-0 down and in the UK there is always a bit of rain and we suffered today. I think we need to concentrate on the remaining two games and not look too much forward. The boys played exceptionally well in the game. It is nice to make runs, but I have to make even more in the next two. I didn't feel, especially at the start of the innings, fantastic but as the innings progressed, I settled down. My batting position is irrelevant to me. It doesn't bother me much. The selectors have done their job in putting up the best XI and I am sure we will have a side that suits the conditions best in the next game as well. Harris bowled really well, we continue to see how good a bowler he is. Warner is a strong character, he wont mind the jibes from the crowd, it might fire him up and hopefully he will be able to score some runs."

Cook: "It's obviously a great feeling. It's great to retain the Ashes after just three games. We got a little bit of luck from the weather. We played well in Lord's, Trent Bridge was a close game. Credit to Australia here, they put us under real pressure. The weather has not been ideal today. The feeling in the dressing room is a very pleasant one. To win after 3 games is so special, we will enjoy tonight and come back fresh for the next Test match. The wicket here was very good Test track. KP batted really well in the first innings and it turned out to be a very crucial knock. It is a challenge to handle pressure. The 4-man attack obviously had to put a lot of effort. But, credit to Australia for their great effort."

The presentation ceremony is being held indoors.

This is also the first time that England have won a hat-trick of Ashes contests since the 1950s. Looks like the tide is finally turning in favour of England.

England have retained the Ashes with this draw, this is the first time that they have managed this feat (of retaining the Ashes at the end of the 3rd Test) since 1928. There are still two Tests to go, and Australia will look to take some positives from this match. The only silver lining for the visitors is that they have snapped a losing streak of six games. This is the 3rd successive time that England have retained the Ashes, they have very little time to celebrate though. They will be back defending it down under in November, 2013.

Batting for a second time, Australia scraped together a handy 331 run lead before bad light and rain forced them into an overnight declaration on Day 4. With rain predicted, their bowlers once again delivered an efficient performance to leave the hosts reeling at lunch. Unfortunately, that was as good as they got as persistent downpour restricted the match to just 3 balls after lunch.

Disappointment for the Australians. After two losses, they finally regrouped and put on a show here at Old Trafford. Chris Rogers led the way with a fine 84. Michael Clarke led from the front to make 187, Steve Smith fought hard for his 89 as they declared at 527/7. England's reply was led by Kevin Pietersen, who scored his 23rd Test hundred, 1st on this ground to lead the hosts to 368 all-out.

16:39 Local Time, 15:39 GMT, 21:09 IST: Well, the inevitable has happened. Day 5 has been called off. The match is drawn and England retain the Ashes.

16:34 Local Time, 15:34 GMT, 21:04 IST: Breaking news: There will be an inspection at 17:00, ie in 30 minutes time.

16:29 Local Time, 15:29 GMT, 20:59 IST: Live visuals presents a bleak picture. It is still pelting down at the ground. There is plenty of water on the covers and an announcement is expected very soon. The umpire's are in the Australian dressing room, presumably to inform the inevitable.

16:19 Local Time, 15:19 GMT, 20:49 IST: Things continue to remain gloomy at Old Trafford. More and more people are leaving the ground. Australia's Ashes hopes at least for the time being is all but over.

15:49 Local Time, 14:49 GMT, 20:19 IST: Remember, England will retain the Ashes if this Test ends in a draw. Australia, though will have a chance to level the series at 2-2 if they win the final two Tests at Chester-le-Street and the Oval.

15:33 Local Time, 14:33 GMT, 20:03 IST: Tea will be taken at 15:40 local time. Rain is still sheeting down at Old Trafford. Reckon, a decision will be made pretty soon.

15:10 Local Time, 14:10 GMT, 19:40 IST: It is still raining. Australia's hopes of keeping the Ashes alive are hanging by a thin thread right now.

14:40 Local Time, 13:40 GMT, 19:10 IST: Bad news, it has started to rain again and the covers are back in place. It will be that sort of a day today. The 2:45 inspection is not on.

14:22 Local Time, 13:22 GMT, 18:52 IST: The rain looks to have eased. The umpires are out in the middle, with their umbrellas down. They are having a chat with the ground-staff. There will be another inspection at 14:45 local time. We have already lost 5 overs with the rain delay after lunch. Expect less overs for England to bat if and when play resumes.

14:08 Local Time, 13:08 GMT, 18:38 IST: The sharp showers have eased into a slight persistent drizzle. The umbrellas are up at Old Trafford. The light does not look all that great either.

14:04 Local Time, 13:04 GMT, 18:34 IST: The rain is getting heavier, it is looking very dark and grim at the moment. Nothing that Australia can do rather then relax in the comforts of the dressing room. More and more covers are being brought in, the entire square has been covered now.

Bell needs some medical attention, the physio is out in the middle. Oh boy, it has started to pour at the stadium and the players saunter off. Not great from the Aussie point of view, England would be thankful for all the help they are getting. For now, rain stops play

20.3 Siddle to Ian Bell, 2 runs, edged, absolute ripper from Siddle, this was a back of a length and just outside off, spats on Bell, he looks to defend, is taken by surprise and the ball lobs off the gloves, flies over the slip cordon. Smith gives chase and keeps them down to a brace. Superb start from Siddle after the lunch break. Clarke has a word or two with Bell, more precious time wasted for Australia

20.2 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Bell gets across and defends it solidly

20.1 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, lovely delivery from Siddle, pitched up and in that channel just outside off, draws Bell forward before shaping away slightly. Bell pushes at that and misses

Siddle will open after lunch. Three slips, a gully and a short mid-wicket is in place

The bad news is that a huge dark cloud is approaching towards the stadium. Will bad light be a possibility? The floodlights have taken full effect already.

The players are out in the middle. Australia need 7 wickets, England need to bat very well or have a great deal of luck to save this match. An England win is all but ruled out though..

13:43 Local Time, 12:43 GMT, 18:13 IST: Good news for Australia. The shower has stopped and the covers are coming off. Restart at 14:00 Local Time. It is a 20 minute delay from the actual scheduled start of this session and 5 overs have been deducted. 73 overs left in the day.

13:33 Local Time, 12:33 GMT, 18:03 IST: Signs are not good. The rain has got heavier. More covers are coming on now.

13:27 Local Time: There is some rain in the air, the hover cover has been called for. The pitch has not yet been covered as yet, but is pretty dark and grim at the moment. The pitch has been covered now. No other covers in place, might just be a precaution.

That is the end of another riveting session in this Ashes series. Australia will not be happy to look up towards the skies. There are dark clouds just around the ground. But on the field though, they were outstanding. Ryan Harris bowled brilliantly to remove Cook and Trott. Starc didn't give him enough support and he was replaced by Siddle after a while. Joe Root is very lucky to still be there as Clarke dropped a fairly simple chance at second slip. Third umpire Dharmasena had to really test his nerves to rule Pietersen out after DRS (hot-spot) failed to pick his faint outside edge. Bell and Root survived a tricky period of play before the lunch break. Join us back in a while for the second session of play and more importantly pray that the weather stays away to allow us to see some wonderful Test cricket.

19.6 Michael Clarke to Root, no run, the slider from Clarke to end the session, Root stays back and defends well to carry his bat to lunch

19.5 Michael Clarke to Root, no run, tossed up outside off stump, Root goes back and pushes it to cover-point

18.1 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Bell defends well off the back foot

Reminder: England have lost both their reviews.

17.6 Lyon to Root, no run, shortish delivery on the leg stump, Root gets across and defends it to square leg

17.5 Lyon to Root, FOUR, short and down the leg side, Root pulls it past leg gully and it races away to the fine leg fence

17.4 Lyon to Root, no run, floated up on the leg stump, Root stays outside the line of the stumps and defends

17.3 Lyon to Root, no run, flatter delivery outside off stump, Root stays back to block this one

17.2 Lyon to Root, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Root leans forward and blocks well

17.1 Lyon to Root, no run, flighted delivery on the leg stump, Root comes on the frontfoot and blocks

16.6 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, fullish delivery outside off stump, Bell respects it by leaving it alone

16.5 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, another leg-cutter from Siddle, Bell plays inside the line of this short of length delivery and gets beaten

16.4 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Bell defends late off the back foot

16.3 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, good length delivery angling into the right hander, Bell defends off the back foot

Ian Bell, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Siddle has taken 50 wickets against England now.

16.2 Siddle to Pietersen, out Caught by Haddin!! Well well well. Drama out there. KP is not happy with the decision. Fullish delivery outside off stump, it swings away very late and beats Pietersen's drive, there was a huge sound as the ball passes the bat, the pad was no way near and the sound could only have been bat hitting the ball, Haddin went up straightaway and umpire Tony Hill agreed with him. Nothing on hot-spot but snicko shows a wave. Start the DRS debate again. Pietersen c Haddin b Siddle 8(16) [4s-1]

Siddle to Pietersen, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Pietersen has reviewed a caught behind appeal. The onfield decision is OUT!. It is a legal delivery. There is a huge sound, but nothing on the hot-spot. Remember there has to be enough evidence to overturn the decision. The bat is not near the pad and the umpire sticks to the onfield call.

16.1 Siddle to Root, 3 runs, back of a length outside off stump, Root opens the face of the bat and runs it past backward point Pietersen wants three and he charges down to make it easily. A better throw could have been interesting

15.6 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, flatter on the leg stump, Pietersen stays back and defends

15.5 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, floated up on the stumps, Pietersen dances down the track and drives is back to the bowler

15.4 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, advances and tries to whip the the flighted delivery into the on-side, but the ball turns in and strikes him on the pads

15.3 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, goes back to cut this one, but it spins back sharply and Pietersen manages to punch it back to the bowler

15.2 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, stays round the wicket and delivers a flighted delivery on the stumps, Pietersen leans forward to defend this one

14.6 Siddle to Root, no run, Clarke has dropped Root at second slip. It was a leg-cutter bowled from wide of the crease, the ball nips away from short of a length, squares up Root who gets a thick outside edge that carries low to the right of Clarke who fails to grab it. Has he dropped the Ashes?

14.5 Siddle to Root, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Root blocks off the back foot

14.4 Siddle to Pietersen, 1 run, defends awkwardly at a short of length delivery and gets an inside edge through his legs to backward square leg

14.2 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Pietersen punches off the back foot to mid off

This is good stuff from Australia. One accurate bowler replacing the other.

14.1 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, full delivery outside off stump, Pietersen comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

Peter Siddle, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

13.6 Lyon to Root, no run, again sits on the back foot to flick this one, it bounces extra and hits him on the thigh pad. The ball pops in the air but it wasn't a catch

13.5 Lyon to Pietersen, 1 run, gets down on his knees very quickly and paddles the flighted delivery to fine leg

13.4 Lyon to Root, 1 run, stays back and controls the extra bounce on this shortish delivery, runs it to backward square leg

13.3 Lyon to Root, no run, flatter on the leg stump, Root stays back to defend this one

13.2 Lyon to Root, no run, floated up outside off stump, it spins back sharply as Root shoulders arms

13.1 Lyon to Root, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Root drives it to mid on

Nathan Lyon, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Harris is off the field now.

12.6 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, FOUR, first positive blow by an English batsman this morning. Short delivery on the off stump, Pietersen doesn't mind the short mid-wicket in place, pulls it over the infield and it races away to the deep mid wicket fence. Off the mark in style

12.5 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, fullish delivery on the off stump, Pietersen comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

12.4 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, that was almost a fast leg-cutter, short of length delivery outside off stump, Pietersen plays inside the line of the ball and gets beaten

12.3 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery outside off stump, Pietersen comes on the frontfoot straightaway and defends well

Kevin Pietersen, right handed bat, comes to the crease

12.2 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, out Caught by Haddin!! Again Trott tries to flick one and he is caught down the leg side. Full delivery comes in with the angle on the pads from over the wicket, the shot was on, Trott did not employ an authoritative flick, instead feels for the ball and gets a faint edge which is well held by Haddin. Two massive wickets for Australia. Jonathan Trott c Haddin b Ryan Harris 11(27) [4s-1]

Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

12.1 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, 2 runs, waits for the length ball outside off stump and opens the face of the bat to guide it between gully and backward point for a couple of runs

11.6 Shane Watson to Root, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Root guides it to gully. Another maiden for Watson

11.5 Shane Watson to Root, no run, fullish delivery on the stumps, Root drives it down the ground, Watson dives to his right in his follow-through and half-stops the ball

11.4 Shane Watson to Root, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Root defends it towards point and says no to Trott

11.3 Shane Watson to Root, no run, no swing on this full delivery outside off stump, Root drives gently off the front foot

11.2 Shane Watson to Root, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Root covers the stumps and defends well

11.1 Shane Watson to Root, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, it keeps a touch low, Root pokes and misses

10.6 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, back of a length to end the over, Trott doesn't offer a shot

10.5 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, good length delivery angling into the right hander, Trott shoulders arms

10.4 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, full delivery swinging back into the right-hander, Trott misses the flick and is struck in front of middle and leg, the ball would have clipped the leg stump says the tracker. Less then half the ball hits the leg stump. Since the onfield call was NOT OUT, it stays. It was certainly worth a review

Australia have taken the review for an LBW appeal against Trott. Onfield call is NOT OUT!. It is a legal delivery, no inside edge and the hot-spot doesn't pick anything as well. Is it going down? Tracker, what do you say? It is just clipping leg stump. More than half the ball is not hitting the leg stump and it is umpire's call. Australia will feel very unlucky. But, it was worth a review, one must say, considering it is Trott and that Australia are going for wickets.

10.3 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Trott defends well from the crease this time

10.2 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, squares him up with one that nips away from a length, Trott manages to play that with soft hands and the ball rolls towards point

10.1 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, fullish delivery angling into the right hander, Trott flicks it to wide mid on. Good field placing by Clarke, a conventional mid on would have yielded a boundary for Trott

9.6 Shane Watson to Root, no run, ends the over with a length delivery outside off stump, Root shoulders arms

9.5 Shane Watson to Root, no run, good length delivery nips into Root, he defends off the back foot

9.4 Shane Watson to Root, no run, Rogers throws himself to his right from mid-wicket and denies the single. Root turns the length ball to the onside and looks to get off strike, but the fielder does well to deny the run

9.3 Shane Watson to Root, no run, another back of a length fuller length from Watson, Root defends well off the back foot

9.2 Shane Watson to Root, no run, short of length outside off stump, it nips away off the seam, Root happily leaves it for Haddin

9.1 Shane Watson to Root, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump, Root defends off the back foot

Shane Watson, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

8.6 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, short delivery outside off stump, Trott ducks under it

8.5 Ryan Harris to Root, 3 runs, finally Root gets off the mark after 25 deliveries. Full delivery on the stumps, Root flicks it to deep mid wicket, Siddle gives chase and saves one

8.4 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, fullish delivery outside off stump, Root defends well off the front foot

8.3 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, Root is rooted to the crease. Full on the stumps, Root drives it to mid on. Could have easily been off the mark there

8.2 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Root leaves the ball

8.1 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, fullish on the off stump, Root stays right behind that the line and defends

7.6 Starc to Jonathan Trott, no run, full and wide outside off stump, Trott squeezes the drive to point

7.5 Starc to Jonathan Trott, no run, full and swinging away outside off stump, Trott is not ready to poke at that yet

7.4 Starc to Jonathan Trott, no run, length delivery on the off stump, Trott defends off the back foot

7.3 Starc to Jonathan Trott, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump, Trott shoulders arms

7.2 Starc to Jonathan Trott, no run, he cannot control himself from playing that flick. A trap set by Clarke with a leg gully in place, Starc almost got Trott into trouble as he misses the flick down the leg side

7.1 Starc to Jonathan Trott, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Trott covers the stumps and leaves it for Haddin

Ryan Harris has been exceptional with the ball while Starc has been wayward so far. Australia need to put pressure from both ends.

6.6 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, short delivery outside off stump, Root sits under it comfortably

6.5 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, drags his length back slightly but keeps it just outside off stump, Root defends off the back foot

6.4 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, exactly what the captain wants with time running out. Nice and full on the off stump, Root comes on the frontfoot to block

6.3 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, a good fast fullish delivery on the off stump, Root was ready to defend this from the crease

6.2 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, defends the full ball with a soft bottom hand and ensures the thick outside edge doesn't carry to gully

6.1 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, full on the off stump, Root drives it to mid on

5.6 Starc to Jonathan Trott, no run, the extra delivery doesn't trouble Trott, he comfortably leaves the length ball angled across him to go through

5.5 Starc to Jonathan Trott, no run, that is a good leave by Trott, good length delivery outside off stump, shoulders arms to that one

5.4 Starc to Jonathan Trott, no run, another short of length delivery keeps low, Trott stays back to block, he had to bend down quickly to keep this out

5.3 Starc to Jonathan Trott, no run, lunges forward and covers the off stump, lets the good length delivery to go through the keeper

5.3 Starc to Jonathan Trott, wide, not sure if it was the ideal delivery with a packed leg side field, way outside off stump, the umpire doesn't like it

Short mid-wicket in place and he is very square

5.2 Starc to Jonathan Trott, FOUR, almost had Trott LBW. Good length delivery shaping late into the right-hander, Trott drives and gets an inside edge that races away to the deep square leg fence

5.1 Starc to Jonathan Trott, no run, stays back to block this short of length delivery, but it keeps a touch low as it swung back late, Trott just manages to get his bat down in time to defend that

Leg gully in place.

4.6 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, length ball on the stumps, Root covers the stumps and blocks well. End of a fine over from Harris

4.5 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Root lifts his bat to let that go through to the keeper

4.4 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump, Root shoulders arms

4.3 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, a fantastic delivery, almost drew the batsman forward and found the outside edge. Full and swinging away, Root plays and misses

4.2 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, 1 run, why would you want to take a risky single at this stage? Just taps the length ball to cover point and sets off, Warner misses a direct hit at the non-striker's which would have been close. Trott really had to stretch to make his ground there

4.1 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, 2 runs, comes on the frontfoot and covers the inswing on this length ball, Trott defends and the ball rolls off the inside edge to backward square leg

3.6 Starc to Root, no run, evidence of anything that is bowled at the stumps troubling the batsman, good length delivery on the stumps, it swung in late and almost beat the defence of Root who just manages to get an inside edge onto his pad

3.5 Starc to Root, no run, back to what he was doing eariler, way outside off stump, Root just watches Haddin collect the ball

3.4 Starc to Root, no run, a perfect delivery from Starc, length just outside off stump, Root stays in the crease to block this one

3.3 Starc to Root, no run, makes Root play with a shortish delivery on the off stump, he stands tall and defends well

3.2 Starc to Root, no run, short of length delivery angled across Root, he just shoulders arms

3.1 Starc to Jonathan Trott, 1 run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Trott flicks it to fine leg and gets off strike

2.6 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, 1 run, gets across this straight length ball on the stumps and flicks it to backward square leg to get off the mark

2.5 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, back of a length again, Trott hops and turns it to short leg who fields well

2.4 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Trott stays back and blocks well

Jonathan Trott, right handed bat, comes to the crease

2.3 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, out Lbw!! Only an inside edge could have saved Cook. In the end it turns out to be a poor review. Fuller length delivery pitches on middle and off and swings back, Cook comes on the frontfoot to block, but the swing beats him and strikes him in front of the middle stump. Great start for Australia. Alastair Cook lbw b Ryan Harris 0(9)

Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Cook has reviewed an LBW decision against him. Umpire Tony Hill gave that OUT. No problems with Harris' foot, no inside edge, tracker agrees with the umpire. He has to walk back.

2.2 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, makes him play with a length ball on the off stump, Cook defends it to point

2.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, full and wide outside off stump, Cook doesn't bother play at that

1.6 Starc to Root, no run, back of a length outside off stump to end the over, Root watches the ball sail into the gloves of Haddin

1.5 Starc to Root, no run, much better from Starc this time, a little closer than the previous deliveries, Root covers the off stump and leaves it for Haddin

1.4 Starc to Root, no run, again not making the batsman play, delivers a length ball wide outside off stump

1.3 Starc to Root, no run, Root will be happy to leave those, way outside off stump from Starc again

1.2 Starc to Root, no run, short and wide outside off stump, not close enough to make Root play

1.1 Starc to Root, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Root shoulders arms

Mitchell Starc, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Similar field for Starc as well.

0.6 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, this one took off from a length outside off stump, Cook lifts his bat to let that go through to the keeper

0.5 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, defends very late on this occasion. Good length just outside off stump, the ball shapes in at the last moment, Cook just manages to stay outside the line and defend

0.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, nice and straight on the off stump, Cook stays back and blocks

0.2 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, looks to bring this back into the left-hander but sprays it down the leg side, Haddin dives and stops the ball

0.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, full and angling away from the left hander, Cook shoulders arms. The ball hardly carried to Haddin

Alastair Cook and Root are at the crease. Alastair Cook is on strike. Ryan Harris will open the attack

Three slips and a gully in place.

The players are walking out to the centre. Here we go for the first ball!

Pitch condition: The outfield has been dried out. The pitch has a few rough areas and will assist the spinners. There are a few cracks that have opened up, but you expect that on the fifth day. The centre of the wicket looks pretty okay. On the whole, the pitch is not looking dangerous and it is still good to bat on.

10:50 Local Time, 09:50 GMT, 15:20 IST: The latest news is that Australia have declared. If the weather remains fine, then play will start at 11:30 local time. 98 overs will be bowled and the target for England will be 332.

Hello and welcome to the final day of the third Test between England and Australia from Old Trafford. It has been raining since yesterday but it has stopped for the moment. The outfield remains a concern though and there will be an inspection at 10:45 Local Time, which is 15:15 IST

Australia are armed with a lead of 331. The weather forecast is not good for tomorrow. In case it does not rain, this is the possible scenario. Australia might declare immediately and put England in for all the 98 overs. It will be interesting to see the approach of England. Will they chase this down or will they protect their 2-0 lead in the series? Remember, a draw is enough for England to retain the Ashes. All answers will be found out tomorrow. See ya!

Australia started off with positive intent as they scored at close to five runs per over. The lead went past 300 but the light started deteriorating. Michael Clarke was not amused as the umpires halted play. The light worsened and rain ensured that no more play was possible.

17:39 Local Time, 16:39 GMT, 22:09 IST: The rain is pelting down at Old Trafford. The umpires have decided to call off play today. The weather forecast for tomorrow is not great. Australia will be bitterly disappointed

17:02 Local Time, 16:02 GMT, 21:32 IST: It has started to rain in Old Trafford. The covers are firmly in place.

16:47 Local Time, 15:47 GMT, 21:17 IST: The umpires are discussing the bad light situation. They are pointing out that the safety aspect is paramount. The umpires were finding it hard to see the ball from square leg. Umpire Erasmus says the England fielders were asking him about the light situation if they were to bat. He adds that he asked the England skipper to bowl spin from both ends but he refused to do so. The light kept dropping and that is why they went off. Umpire Tony Hill reiterates that safety was the issue. If a spinner was bowling at the other end, they might have played on. They are monitoring the situation and they reckon that the light has deteriorated much further.

16:30 Local Time, 15:30 GMT, 21:00 IST: The covers have not been called on. The umpires are staying out in the middle and they are hoping that the light improves.

The umpires are getting together. It is very murky at the moment at Old Trafford. The players are walking off. Michael Clarke is not happy. He is having an animated discussion with the umpires. The light meter is showing a reading of 8.9. This is a benchmark for the rest of the match. If the reading is lower, then the umpires will take the players off.

35.6 Anderson to Ryan Harris, no run, good length ball just outside off, Harris defends it

35.5 Anderson to Ryan Harris, no run, this bumper is on the middle and leg stump line, Harris ducks under

35.4 Anderson to Ryan Harris, no run, full toss that tails back in on off stump, Harris knocks it to mid on

Ryan Harris, right handed bat, comes to the crease

35.3 Anderson to Starc, out Caught by Swann!! Tame end one must say. Anderson pitches this delivery really full outside off, Starc looks to jam it out but the ball lobs off the bottom edge and Swann takes a simple catch at extra cover, the umpires wanted to check whether Starc had hit it onto the ground but replays show that he hit it on the full. Starc c Swann b Anderson 11(11) [4s-1]

Anderson to Starc, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

The umpires are checking whether it was a bump ball. It is NOT. Starc has to go.

35.2 Anderson to Starc, no run, Anderson comes round the wicket and bowls a fuller length ball outside off, Starc toe-ends the drive back to the bowler

35.1 Anderson to Michael Clarke, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle stump, Clarke opens the bat face and guides it to third man

34.6 Swann to Starc, FOUR, nicely done by Starc, tossed up delivery on leg stump, Starc latches onto the length and heaves it to the deep square leg fence

34.4 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, this delivery spins back in sharply, Clarke looks to glance it to fine leg but the ball brushes the pad and Prior collects it, he appeals for a catch but umpire Erasmus is not interested, England take the review and hot-spot shows no mark, the ball was also missing leg stump, England have lost both their reviews now

Cook has opted for the review. The batsman in question is Clarke. It is for a catch appeal and the on-field decision is NOT OUT. Replays show that the bat is not near the ball. There is NO mark on hot-spot. Clarke will survive. The appeal for a catch is done. Now, the third umpire is checking for an LBW appeal. Clarke is safe on that count as well.

34.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, 2 runs, flatter delivery just outside off, Clarke again sashays down the track and works it to square leg for a brace, great running

34.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, 2 runs, tossed up delivery just outside off, Clarke bends the back leg and thwacks the sweep to deep backward square leg, Root runs to his right and keeps it down to a couple

34.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, quicker delivery breaking back in down the leg side, Clarke looks to tickle it to fine leg but the ball brushes the pad and Prior cannot collect it

33.6 Anderson to Starc, no run, this short delivery kicks up just outside off, Starc stands tall and knocks it to the off side

33.5 Anderson to Michael Clarke, 1 run, good length ball and angled in on the pads, Clarke clips it to backward square leg and he thinks about a second, but he collides with Anderson and only a single results

33.4 Anderson to Starc, 1 run, fuller length ball and straight on middle stump, Starc eases it down to long on

33.3 Anderson to Michael Clarke, 1 run, short of length ball just outside off, Clarke opens the bat face and steers it to third man

33.2 Anderson to Starc, 1 run, back of a length delivery slanted across just outside off, Starc dabs it to mid off and takes off for a quick single

33.1 Anderson to Starc, 2 runs, full ball but on the pads, Starc flicks it to deep backward square leg and they run hard for the brace

Cowan comes out with a new set of gloves for Michael Clarke and some instructions. It looks like the declaration is not far away.

32.6 Swann to Starc, 1 run, flatter delivery angled in on off stump, Starc presses forward and drives it to long on

32.5 Swann to Starc, 2 runs, Swann again drifts this delivery in on leg stump, it sticks on the wicket as Starc gets forward and chips the lfted shot to wide long on for a couple

32.4 Swann to Starc, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Starc gets forward and pushes it back to the bowler

32.3 Swann to Starc, no run, in the air but safe, tossed up delivery that drifts in on off stump, it turns away late as Starc looks to work it to mid wicket, the ball pops off the leading edge and lands safely at point

32.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, Clarke plunges forward and twirls it to long on

32.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, sharp spin for Swann, this delivery grips the surface and breaks back in sharply, Clarke makes room and tries to run it down to third man but gets hit on the pads

Mitchell Starc, left handed bat, comes to the crease

31.6 Anderson to Haddin, out Caught by Broad!! First wicket for Anderson after 38.5 overs in this match. Fuller length ball just outside off, Haddin rocks back and again clears the front leg as he looks to muscle the lofted shot down the ground, he ends up miscuing it totally and the steepler is held by Broad at mid off. Haddin c Broad b Anderson 8(9) [4s-1]

Anderson to Haddin, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

31.5 Anderson to Haddin, FOUR, wonderful shot from Haddin, Anderson drags the length short just outside off, Haddin rocks back and clears the front leg to pummel the pull shot to the deep mid wicket fence, the ball screams across the turf

31.4 Anderson to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery speared in on off stump, Haddin hops to the off side and looks to nudge it to mid wicket but ends up bottom edging it back to the bowler

31.3 Anderson to Haddin, no run, short of length ball just outside off, Haddin covers the line and defends it back to the bowler

31.2 Anderson to Michael Clarke, 3 runs, fuller length ball and bending back in a touch just outside off, Clarke looks to carve the drive inside out over cover but ends up toe-ending it, the ball rolls to deep extra cover where Broad gives chase and keeps it down to three runs

31.1 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, fuller length ball on the off stump line, Clarke stays on the crease as he presents the full face of the bat to drive it to mid off, but he finds the fielder

30.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, nicely bowled by Swann, loopy delivery and bowled slower through the air, Clarke dances down the track and looks to smear it through mid wicket, he gets beaten in the flight and ends up getting an inside edge that rolls to backward square leg

30.5 Swann to Haddin, 3 runs, Swann drags this slightly short outside off, Haddin goes on the backfoot and punches it into the gap at deep extra cover, Bresnan puts in the hard strides from deep cover and slides to his right to save a run

30.4 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, a bit more extra bounce on this quicker delivery, Clarke goes on the backfoot and nudges it behind square on the leg side, the lead is now 300

30.3 Swann to Haddin, 1 run, full and flat delivery just outside off, Haddin stays on the front foot and works it to backward square leg

30.2 Swann to Haddin, no run, flatter delivery and breaking back in just outside off, Haddin looks to glance it to fine leg and it lands just in front of the leg slip fielder

30.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, tossed up delivery and bowled a bit slower through the air, Clarke plants his front foot across and flicks it to deep mid wicket

The highest fourth innings total chased down at Old Trafford is 294. England chased it down against New Zealand in 2008.

29.6 Anderson to Haddin, no run, cracking delivery to end the over, pitched up and it darts away slightly outside off, Haddin has a feel for it and gets beaten

29.5 Anderson to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery and on the off stump, Haddin defends it

29.4 Anderson to Michael Clarke, 1 run, full ball but a bit too straight on the middle and leg stump, Clarke clips it to deep mid wicket

Welcome back.. The Australian batsmen are out in the middle. They will now look to bat on and get the lead anywhere near 330-350.

15:44 Local Time, 20:14 IST: The covers are being removed. We should have play starting pretty soon. Play will resume at 15:50.

This is strange English weather. The rain has abated a bit. We might well have play starting immediately after tea. As of now, the covers are still in place.

15:38 Local Time, 20:08 IST: The entire square has been covered. David Llyod thinks that a heavy squall is on its way. This might well be a lengthy delay.

Another enthralling session, that has been cut short by rain. Australia pressed ahead and scored at a brisk pace despite losing wickets all along. They have now extended their advantage to 296 runs. They will hope that this is not a lengthy break as they ponder over their next course of action. For now, the covers are in place and an early tea has been taken.

15:31 Local Time, 20:01 IST: Well, the weather has come in. It has started to rain heavily and the umpires decide for the covers to come into place. Tea has been taken as well.

29.3 Anderson to Michael Clarke, FOUR, shot, this was back of a length and just outside off, Clarke stays on the frontfoot and pulls it wide of mid-wicket. Joe Root did not pick up the ball, and when he does so puts in a big effort to stop the ball. He slides and pulls it back into play, but the ball just about rolls over.

29.2 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Clarke gets across and defends it

Brad Haddin, right handed bat, comes to the crease

29.1 Anderson to Steven Smith, out Steven Smith Run Out!! 1 run completed. Smith has run himself out, this was pitched up and on a length outside off, Smith opens the face of the bat and runs it down towards third man. He runs hard for the first run, turns blind and wants the second run as well. The fielder at third man rifles in the throw towards the keeper. Michael Clarke is not interested in the second run, Smith was three fourth towards the return crease, turns across and looks to get back, puts in a valiant dive but Anderson breaks the stumps with him well short. Steven Smith run out (Craddock/Prior/Anderson) 19(19) [6s-2]

Anderson to Steven Smith, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

The 3rd umpire has been called for a run-out chance. Smith is surely OUT. He is well short, Australia lose their 5th wicket.

29.1 Anderson to Steven Smith, wide, Anderson bangs one short and way outside off, wide called

28.6 Swann to Steven Smith, 1 run, Swann gives this one more air, Smith comes down the track and eases it to long on

28.5 Swann to Steven Smith, SIX, lovely shot, Smith shimmies down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball, nice extension of his arms as he lofts it over the ropes at long off for a maximum

28.4 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, tossed up and well outside off, Clarke reaches out and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single

28.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, pushed through by Swann, Clarke shuffles across and defends it

28.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, 2 runs, expertly done by Clarke, goes across to a nicely flighted ball and nudges it past square leg, runs hard and gets back for the second run

28.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, tossed up and spinning back into Clarke, he gets outside the line and is hit on the pads as he misses the flick

27.6 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Smith presses forward and defends it

27.5 Anderson to Michael Clarke, 1 run, Anderson bangs one short and on Clarke's body, he rocks back and pulls it all along the ground to mid-wicket

27.4 Anderson to Steven Smith, 1 run, inswinging full toss from Anderson, Smith looks to flick and gets an inside edge onto the pads, the ball rolls in front of square on the onside

27.3 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, short of a length and on off, Smith gets across and defends it

27.2 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, length ball on the hip, Smith looks to flick and misses

27.1 Anderson to Michael Clarke, 1 run, short of a length and outside off, Clarke waits on it, opens the face of the bat and steers it past gully for a single

James Anderson [3.0-0-13-0] is back into the attack

26.6 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, excitement in the English camp, but no review has been taken. This was tossed up and on the leg stump line, Smith went for the big sweep, misses and the ball lobs off his shoulder. Cook dives forward at leg slip and takes the catch. They ponder about a review, but rightly do not take it

26.5 Swann to Steven Smith, 2 runs, flighted and on the pads, Smith gets inside the line, turns it with the spin and gets it past leg slip, runs hard and gets back for the second run

26.4 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, tossed up and on off, Smith moves across and defends it

26.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, horrendous ball from Swann, he was trying the bouncer, drags it very short and well down leg, Clarke moves across and pulls it behind square for a single

26.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, flighted and outside off, Clarke shuffles across and defends it

26.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, tossed up and on off, Clarke lunges forward and defends it

25.6 Bresnan to Steven Smith, SIX, fab shot, Bresnan pitches this one up and right in the hitting zone for Smith, he gets forward, lofts it on the up and hits the ad boards on the full over the ropes. Nice way to get going

25.5 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, short and on the body, Clarke swivels across and pull sit to deep square leg for a single

25.4 Bresnan to Steven Smith, 1 run, on a length and just outside off, Smith dabs it to the left of Bairstow at backward point, calls for a single. Michael Clarke carelessly plonks his bat down, was a goner had there been a direct hit

25.4 Bresnan to Steven Smith, wide, no run, the bouncer from Bresnan, Smith drops his gloves and lets it go, too high though, wide called

25.3 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, full and slanting into the right hander, Smith moves across and drives it to mid-on

25.2 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, Smith reaches out for the drive and gets an inside edge towards mid-on

25.1 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, on a good length and jagging back into Clarke, he defends it with soft hands and gets it towards the onside for a single

24.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, tossed up and spinning back into Clarke, he makes room and nudges it behind point for a single

24.5 Swann to Steven Smith, 1 run, Swann drops one short and wide outside off, Smith reaches out for the cut and gets it wide of cover for a run

24.4 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, floated on off, Smith gets well forward and drives it back towards the bowler

24.3 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, tossed up and on off, Smith comes down the track and looks to flick, misses and is hit on the pads

24.2 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, flighted and on off, Smith shimmies down the track and drives it to the left of mid-wicket. Michael Clarke was charging for a single, he has to hurry back as Bell misses his shy

24.1 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, Swann flights one on off, Smith comes down the track and defends it

23.6 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, on a good length and just outside off, stays a tad low as well. Clarke does well to defend it

Steven Smith, right handed bat, comes to the crease

23.5 Bresnan to Shane Watson, out Caught by Pietersen!! Tame dismissal for Watson. This was short and wide from Bresnan, the ball was there for the shot. Watson looked to go up and over point, gets a thick edge that flies towards third man. KP was the man out there, he hardly needed to move an inch, right into his basket. Australia are losing wickets in the quest for some quick runs. Shane Watson c Pietersen b Bresnan 18(24) [4s-1]

Bresnan to Shane Watson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

23.4 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 2 runs, length ball on the pads, Watson moves across and clips it behind square for a single

23.3 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, Bresnan bangs one short and gets it to slant across Watson, he went for the pull and missed

23.2 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, tad fuller and on off, Watson lunges forward and defends it towards the off-side

23.1 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Watson gets well forward and defends it

22.6 Swann to Shane Watson, 1 run, tossed up and on the stumps, Watson moves across and works it to mid-wicket

22.5 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, flatter and on the off-stump line, Clarke moves across and clips it in front of mid-wicket for a single

Michael Clarke, right handed bat, comes to the crease

22.4 Swann to Khawaja, out Bowled!! Khawaja has been bowled round his legs. He looks stunned but has to go back to the hut. This was well tossed up by Swann, full and just outside the leg stump line, Khawaja moved across as he looked to nudge it towards the onside, misses and the ball spins back from the rough to hit leg stump. High fives from Swann and Broad, looked like it was a well set up plan. Khawaja falls after getting a start. Khawaja b Swann 24(38) [4s-2]

Swann to Khawaja, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

22.3 Swann to Khawaja, 2 runs, edged! This was tossed up and on off, Khawaja was looking to work it towards the onside, gets a soft leading edge past short third man for a brace

22.2 Swann to Shane Watson, 1 run, Watson comes down the track to a well tossed up ball and drives it to long on

22.1 Swann to Shane Watson, no run, this was well tossed up and held its line just outside off, Watson went for the big sweep and missed

21.6 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Khawaja gets behind the line and defends it

21.5 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 1 run, short of a length and on the stumps, Watson gets forward and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single

21.4 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 2 runs, on a length and just outside off, Watson waits on it and chops it behind point, plenty of time to get back for the second run

21.3 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, Bresnan bangs one short and just outside off, Watson drops his gloves and lets it go

21.2 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, on a length and on the pads, Watson moves across and nudges it towards the onside

21.1 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 2 runs, Watson gets lucky! This was full and slanting into Watson, he gets a big stride forward and flicks it in the air, gets it just wide of Root at deep mid-wicket, comes back for the second run

20.6 Swann to Shane Watson, 1 run, fraction too short from Swann, Watson moves across and nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single

20.5 Swann to Shane Watson, no run, tossed up and on off, Watson comes down the track and defends it

20.4 Swann to Shane Watson, no run, stifled appeal for a catch at leg slip, big turn for Swann, pitches well outside off and spins across Watson, he looks to sweep and misses, the ball settles in leg slip's hands

20.3 Swann to Shane Watson, no run, Watson comes down the track to a well flighted delivery and looks to work it towards the onside, misses and is hit on the pads

20.2 Swann to Shane Watson, no run, tossed up and on off, Watson lunges forward and defends it

20.1 Swann to Shane Watson, FOUR, nicely done by Watson, goes across to a well flighted delivery and looks to lap it round the corner, did not look like it came off the bat, the ball races away to the fence though

Drinks are on the field now

19.6 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Khawaja moves across and defends it

19.6 Bresnan to Khawaja, wide, another high bouncer from Bresnan, too high though, wide called

19.5 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Watson cuts it down towards third man for a run

19.4 Bresnan to Khawaja, 1 run, length ball on the pads, Khawaja nudges it in front of mid-wicket and hares across for a quick single

19.3 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, Bresnan bangs one short and gets it to angle across Khawaja, left alone

19.2 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 1 run, back of a length and just outside off, Watson stands tall and chops it down towards third man

19.1 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, short of a length and angling back into Watson, he stays in his crease and chops it towards the off-stump

18.6 Swann to Khawaja, byes, FOUR, Prior misses a stumping chance, a very tough one though, Khawaja gave the charge to a well flighted delivery, the ball pitches in the rough, spins and bounces across Khawaja, he is nowhere near the ball as he swipes across the line. Prior has little chance and the ball loops over Trott at 1st slip for a boundary

18.5 Swann to Khawaja, no run, tossed up and on middle, Khawaja gets his bat in front of the pads in defence

18.4 Swann to Shane Watson, 1 run, flighted and on off, punched to long on for a single

18.3 Swann to Khawaja, 1 run, tossed up and on off, Khawaja nudges it in front of mid-wicket. Prior gives the chase and keeps the batsmen down to a single

18.2 Swann to Shane Watson, 1 run, flighted and on the pads, Watson whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single

A slip and a FSL in place

18.1 Swann to Khawaja, 1 run, flighted and on the pads, nudged in front of square on the onside for a single

Shane Watson, right handed bat, comes to the crease

17.6 Bresnan to Warner, out Caught by Root!! Boos echo round the ground as Root takes the catch to dismiss Warner. This was banged in short and on the body, Warner swivels across and pulls it in the air towards deep mid-wicket, he did not bother to keep the ball down. Root runs in from the deep, slides forward and takes a smart catch. Warner falls after a nice cameo, more boos as he walks off the ground. Warner c Root b Bresnan 41(57) [4s-5]

Bresnan to Warner, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

17.5 Bresnan to Khawaja, 1 run, too straight from Bresnan, Khawaja whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single

17.4 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, on a length and just outside off, Khawaja gets across and defends it

17.3 Bresnan to Warner, 1 run, short of a length and on the hips, helped along to long leg for a single, brings up the 50 run stand as well

17.2 Bresnan to Warner, no run, tad fuller and on off, Warner gets forward and defends it towards the off-side

Watson and Clarke have their pads on

17.1 Bresnan to Warner, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Warner stays back and punches it to cover point

16.6 Swann to Warner, 1 run, tossed up and on off, Warner goes back and works it square on the off-side for a single

16.5 Swann to Warner, no run, flighted and on off, Warner gets well forward and blocks

16.4 Swann to Warner, no run, this was tossed up on the off-stump linre and spins away slightly, Warner was lunging forward on the defensive push, the ball hit the pad first but the impact seemed to be marginally outside the line of off-stump

Loud shout for LBW. Swann was pleading with the umpire, but decides against a review

16.3 Swann to Khawaja, 1 run, Swann drops one slightly short and just outside off, Khawaja makes room and cuts it square past point for a single

16.2 Swann to Khawaja, no run, tossed up outside off and spinning away, left alone

16.1 Swann to Khawaja, FOUR, excellent use of the feet from Khawaja, comes down the track to a well flighted delivery and lofts it back over the bowler's head. KP did not spot it at long off and allows a boundary

The floodlights are taking full effect. Some serious dark clouds are on the horizon.

15.6 Bresnan to Warner, no run, short bouncer from Bresnan, angling across the left hander, Warner lets it go through to the keeper

15.5 Bresnan to Khawaja, 1 run, length ball on the pads, Khawaja flicks it behind square for a single

15.4 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Khawaja gets forward and pushes it towards mid-on

15.3 Bresnan to Warner, 1 run, length ball on the hips, Warner tucks it behind square for a single

Bresnan now loses his footing and aborts his delivery stride. More precious time wasted for Australia?

The physio is out in the middle. Actually, both team physios are out. Anderson is in need of some treatment as well.

15.2 Bresnan to Warner, no run, cheers from the English fans as Warner gets hit on the gloves, this one spat from a length, Warner was lunging forward on the push, is surprised by the extra bounce. The ball flicks his thumbs and hits him on the chest. The crowd love it, but not Warner as he calls for some medical attention

15.1 Bresnan to Warner, no run, gentle loosener form Bresnan, short and wide from Bresnan, Warner stays back and punches it wide of mid-off. Anderson dives across and saves some runs

Tim Bresnan, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

14.6 Swann to Warner, 1 run, too short from Swann, Warner makes room and cuts it to deep point for a single

14.5 Swann to Warner, no run, Swann drops one flatter and outside off, Warner makes room and cuts it straight to the fielder at cover point

14.4 Swann to Khawaja, 3 runs, nicely played by Khawaja, this was well floated by Swann, full and spinning away, Khawaja gets well forward, opens the face of the bat and drives it with the spin, beats point and almost goes all the way to the fence

14.3 Swann to Khawaja, no run, tossed up and on off, Khawaja gets forward and nudges it towards the onside

14.2 Swann to Khawaja, FOUR, superbly played, Swann drifts one on off, Khawaja gets forward, whips it against the spin and gets it in the air, wide of mid-wicket for a boundary

14.1 Swann to Khawaja, no run, tossed up and on of, Khawaja gets well forward and blocks

13.6 Broad to Warner, FOUR, fab shot, it was not all that short from Broad, just in that channel outside off, Warner stands tall and punches it square, beats extra cover and races away to the fence

13.5 Broad to Khawaja, 1 run, Broad bangs one short and just outside off, Khawaja swivels across, rolls his wrists and pull sit to deep mid-wicket for a single

13.4 Broad to Warner, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Warner punches it behind point for a single

13.3 Broad to Warner, 2 runs, Broad drifts one on the pads, Warner gets inside the line, flicks it very fine, runs superbly and charges back for the second run. Broad is not amused by the slowness of the fielder

13.2 Broad to Warner, no run, short of a length and on off, Warner moves across and defends it back towards the bowler

13.1 Broad to Warner, FOUR, easy pickings for Warner, Broad drops one short and on Warner's body, he swivels across, rolls his wrists and pulls it powerfully past square leg for a boundary

12.6 Swann to Warner, 1 run, bit too short from Swann, Warner makes room and slaps it square on the off-side for a single

12.5 Swann to Warner, no run, tossed up and on off, Warner lunges forward and defends it

12.4 Swann to Warner, no run, Swann drops one slightly short and just outside off, Warner punches it straight to the fielder at cover

12.3 Swann to Warner, no run, tossed up outside off and spinning away, Warner covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

12.2 Swann to Khawaja, 1 run, flighted and on the pads, Khawaja skips down the track and drives it to mid-on

12.1 Swann to Warner, 1 run, Swann drops one short and wide outside off, Warner makes room and cuts it to sweeper cover

11.6 Broad to Khawaja, no run, short of a length and on off, Khawaja gets behind the line and defends it

11.5 Broad to Khawaja, no run, Broad bangs one short and on the stumps, Khawaja ducks underneath it and lets it go

11.4 Broad to Warner, leg byes, 1 run, Broad bangs one short and on the stumps, Warner looks to pull and misses, the ball rolls towards point off the shoulder

11.3 Broad to Warner, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Warner gets across and pushes it towards extra cover

11.2 Broad to Warner, no run, Broad bangs one short and on the stumps, Warner ducks underneath and lets it go

11.1 Broad to Warner, no run, fuller length and just outside off, Warner gets forward and pushes it towards mid-off

Snicko did record some disturbance as the ball went past Warner's bat. Was there an edge? There was a flash on the HotSpot as well. But, it vanished very soon. Tough to say if Warner nicked it and I believe the right call was made in the end

10.6 Swann to Khawaja, no run, flighted and on off, Khawaja presses across and defends it

10.5 Swann to Warner, 1 run, Swann tosses one on off, Warner gets forward and drives it wide of cover for a single

10.4 Swann to Warner, no run, flatter and spinning away from outside off, Warner looks to cut and mistimes it towards cover

10.2 Swann to Warner, no run, tossed up and on off, Warner shimmies down and defends it

10.1 Swann to Khawaja, leg byes, 1 run, flatter and on the pads, Khawaja looks to flick and misses, the ball goes off the pads towards square leg

9.6 Broad to Warner, no run, Dharmasena gets it right in the end. The English players are looking perplexed. This was banged in short and on the stumps, Warner was looking to pull and missed. There was a sound as the ball went past Warner, replays were highly inconclusive. HotSpot showed nothing either. England were convinced that they had their man, Cook decided to challenge Hill's call. Replays vindicate the original decision

Huge appeal for a caught behind, England will review. Looks like there was no contact between the bat and the ball. Nothing on the Hotspot either. Looks like the ball flicked Warner's shoulder. Dharmasena is taking a lot of time over this one. NOT OUT is the call

9.5 Broad to Warner, FOUR, cracking shot, fraction too short from Broad, Warner stays back and cuts it in the gap between point and cover, no need to run for those, the ball races away to the fence

9.4 Broad to Khawaja, 1 run, fuller length delivery and on off, Khawaja gets forward and drives it to mid-on, calls for a quick single and gets it with ease

9.3 Broad to Khawaja, no run, edged and short, good line from Broad, pitched up and in that channel just outside off, Khawaja has to play at that, to his credit does so with soft hands, the ball bounces towards the lone slip

9.2 Broad to Khawaja, no run, Broad shortens his length on off, Khawaja moves across and defends it back towards the bowler

9.1 Broad to Khawaja, no run, on a length and around middle, Khawaja moves across and defends it towards the onside

8.6 Swann to Warner, no run, pushed through by Swann, Warner lunges forward and defends it towards the off-side

8.5 Swann to Warner, no run, Swann gives this one plenty of air, Warner reaches out for the drive, can't get it past the man at extra cover

8.4 Swann to Warner, no run, floated and on off, Warner gets forward and defends it

8.3 Swann to Warner, no run, Swann drops one short and gets it to spin away, Warner makes room and cuts it straight to the fielder at extra cover

8.2 Swann to Warner, 2 runs, good use of the feet from Warner, this was well tossed up and on off, Warner comes down the track and drives it to the left of extra cover, the fielder dives and parries the ball towards long off

8.1 Swann to Warner, no run, flighted and on off, Warner gets well forward and defends it towards the off-side

7.6 Broad to Khawaja, no run, full and on off, Khawaja moves across and defends it towards the onside

7.5 Broad to Khawaja, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Khawaja gets well forward and defends it towards cover

7.4 Broad to Khawaja, no run, pitched up and just outside off, Khawaja gets forward and defends it with soft hands

7.3 Broad to Khawaja, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Khawaja moves across and defends it with a straight bat

7.2 Broad to Khawaja, 2 runs, Broad drifts one on the hips, Khawaja gets inside the line and helps it along towards fine leg, an easy brace for Khawaja to open his accounnt

7.1 Broad to Warner, 1 run, Broad bangs one short and on off, Warner swivels across and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single

One slip in place for Broad

The lightmetres are out as well. The floodlights have not yet been switched on.

The covers are off at Old Trafford. We might as well have a prompt restart. The players are out in the middle. There are a few dark clouds overhead, hopefully we will have play.

13:28 Local Time, 17:58 IST: Not great signs in the middle. It has started to rain at Old Trafford and the hover cover has been pressed into service.

England have managed to see the back of Rogers in their short burst before lunch. Australia still are in the driver's seat. They need to score at a decent pace in the next session to stretch their lead beyond England's limits. Of course, the weather has to stay away but it looks like we will get a shower sometime later in the day. Join us back for the post lunch session.

6.6 Swann to Khawaja, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Khawaja stays in the crease and blocks well

6.5 Swann to Khawaja, no run, floated up on the off stump, Khawaja defends well from the crease

6.4 Swann to Warner, 1 run, punches the quicker ball off the back foot to cover and sets off for the quick single

6.3 Swann to Warner, no run, flatter on the leg stump, Warner wants to cut late but doesn't go past backward point

6.2 Swann to Warner, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Warner walks forward and blocks

6.1 Swann to Warner, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Warner drives it to mid off

Graeme Swann, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Usman Khawaja, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville is in the commentary box. Wonder if he was misguided into the cricket stadium instead of the Theater of Dreams!

5.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, out Caught by Prior!! A fantastic take by Prior. Good length delivery outside off stump, the ball moves away with the angle from over the wicket, Rogers tries to steer to it thrid man, gets a thick outisde edge which is well held by Prior who dives low to his left. Chris Rogers c Prior b Broad 12(23) [4s-1]

Broad to Chris Rogers, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

5.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, short delivery outside off stump, Rogers ducks under it

5.4 Broad to Warner, 1 run, down the leg side, easily tucked off the pads to deep mid wicket

5.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Rogers guides it to third man

5.2 Broad to Warner, 1 run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Warner gets an inside edges the pull onto his body and it rolls just beside the pitch

5.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, 1 run, full delivery outside off stump, Rogers drives it to mid off

4.6 Anderson to Warner, FOUR, short delivery on the off stump, Warner swivels across the line and pulls it behind square on the onside, Root in the deep doesn't pick the ball at all

4.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, 1 run, good length delivery on the stumps, Rogers flicks it to deep mid wicket

4.4 Anderson to Warner, 1 run, short delivery on the off stump, Warner wants to turn that but it swings away late to unsettle him, in the end manages to send it to backward square leg

4.3 Anderson to Warner, no run, short delivery on the stumps, Warner ducks under it

4.2 Anderson to Warner, no run, short of a length delivery angling away from the right hander, Warner gets an inside edge on the cut that luckily doesn't go onto the stumps

4.1 Anderson to Warner, 2 runs, fullish on the stumps, Warner gets the inside half of the bat on the drive and it rolls to deep mid wicket

3.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, 2 runs, again plays late and cuts the short of length delivery past backward point, Trott gets to the ball from third man, but the batsmen complete two

3.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, FOUR, first boundary in the innings for Australia. Short delivery on the stumps, Rogers stays back and pulls it to the deep mid wicket fence

3.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Rogers turns it to square leg

3.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, makes a very late decision to cut and almost chops it back onto his stumps. Good length delivery just outside off stump Rogers inside edges it onto his pads

3.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, guides the short of length to backward point as he plays very late

3.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Rogers defends well an angled bat

2.6 Anderson to Warner, no run, even shorter from Anderson, Warner watches Prior collect the ball

2.5 Anderson to Warner, no run, short delivery from Anderson, Warner sits under it. He had to be a foot taller to pull that

2.4 Anderson to Warner, no run, fullish on the off stump, Warner softly defends from the crease

2.3 Anderson to Warner, no run, full delivery on the off stump, Warner manages to defend off the front foot

2.2 Anderson to Warner, no run, almost gets squared up on this length ball as he plays down the wrong line, it swings away very late and hits the outside half of the bat on his defence

2.1 Anderson to Warner, 2 runs, off the mark straightaway, short of length delivery on the stumps, Warner turns it to deep mid wicket

1.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, the ball wants to see Warner on strike, it was firmly driven down the ground, would have been four, but it hits the stumps and deflects. A good looking shot for no run

1.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Rogers leaves and the ball wobbles to the right of Prior who takes it well

1.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, tests him with a fuller length delivery outside off stump, Rogers shoulders arms

1.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, driven back to the bowler

1.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, this one swings back very late, Rogers goes for the drive and gets an inside edge back onto his back pad

1.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, right on the money straightaway. Full just outside off stump, Rogers comes on the frontfoot and drives it to mid off

Stuart Broad, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, 1 run, pretty interesting first over from Anderson. None of the deliveries were bowled wide outside off stump or angled in, Rogers tucks the length ball to fine leg and keeps strike

0.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, 2 runs, walks across the stumps and turns the good length delivery to deep square leg, they scamper back for the second

0.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, short delivery on the stumps, Rogers ducks under it

0.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, a little fuller than the previous, the line is too straight that Rogers is easily able to negate the outswing

0.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, gets across this back of a length delivery, covers the outswing and defends well

0.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, short of length delivery swinging away outside off stump, Rogers defends off the back foot

Chris Rogers and Warner are at the crease. Chris Rogers is on strike. Anderson will open the attack

England not attacking too much. Just 2 slips.

It is Warner who is walking out with Rogers! The crowd didn't realise that it is Warner who was coming out to bat and as soon as the announcement was made, they start their booing.

David Warner, after taking the catch, was charging down to the dressing room. Is he going to open? Australia have a 159-run lead now. England have done really well to score quickly this morning and wipe off 74 runs from the Aussie lead. Broad played aggressively. The Test match is very interesting poised. With a bit of weather around, Australia cannot afford to waste time in the middle. Their bowlers need ample time to take ten wickets and that means at least 3 sessions. Do they go out all guns blazing? Join us back in a short while for Australia's second innings.

139.3 Siddle to Prior, out Caught by Warner!! Short delivery on the stumps, Prior tries to rolls his wrists on the pull, but closes the face of the bat a little too early, the ball takes the leading edge and it flies high in the air and Warner takes an easy catch at point. The England resistance ends. Prior c Warner b Siddle 30(98) [4s-4]

Siddle to Prior, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Prior is out!

139.2 Siddle to Prior, no run, surprisingly, Prior wants a run early in the over, but Anderson says no. Prior taps the short of length delivery to square leg for no runs

139.1 Siddle to Prior, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Prior defends off the back foot

138.6 Starc to Anderson, no run, another fullish ball coming back into Anderson, he gets an inside edge onto his pads on his defence

138.5 Starc to Anderson, no run, this full ball tails in late, Anderson is ready in the crease to defend and he does well

138.4 Starc to Prior, 1 run, full and angling away from the right hander, Prior square drives it to deep backward point

138.3 Starc to Prior, no run, nice and straight on the stumps, Prior turns it to mid-wicket

138.2 Starc to Prior, no run, just a hint of away movement, Prior stays back and defends well

138.1 Starc to Prior, no run, starts off on a length just outside off stump, Prior defends off the back foot

Mitchell Starc [26.0-5-75-3] is back into the attack

137.6 Siddle to Anderson, no run, length outside off stump, Anderson easily keeps it out

137.5 Siddle to Prior, 1 run, advances slighlty and flicks the full ball to deep square leg. He doesn't want the second

137.4 Siddle to Prior, no run, length outside off stump, Prior defends off the back foot

137.3 Siddle to Prior, leg byes, 2 runs, tails in late and goes down the leg side from length, Prior misses the flick and it rolls to fine leg off the pad, Prior quickly takes off for two before Haddin tidies up

137.2 Siddle to Prior, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Prior defends well off the back foot

137.1 Siddle to Anderson, 3 runs, Siddle will be unhappy with himself. Full and outside off stump, Anderson drives it past cover, Harris gives chase and saves one. England wouldn't mind that, Prior will be on strike now

Austarlia now have a full over to work on Anderson

136.6 Lyon to Prior, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Prior advances and tries to get a single, but the drive goes straight to mid on

136.5 Lyon to Prior, no run, nice and straight on the off stump, Prior tries to work it to square leg but short leg saves it

136.4 Lyon to Prior, no run, pushed through outside off stump, Prior defends off the back foot

136.3 Lyon to Prior, no run, the pull shot goes all the way to deep mid-wicket, can't take two for that, hence he denies the run

136.2 Lyon to Prior, no run, not flighting it at all, Prior stays back and defends

136.1 Lyon to Prior, no run, pitched outside leg from round the wicket, Prior pads it

Time to grab a glass of water

135.6 Siddle to Anderson, no run, full and angling away from the left hander, Anderson gets a bottom edge on that which is well stopped by Haddin

135.5 Siddle to Anderson, no run, fullish on the stumps, Anderson stays back and defends

135.4 Siddle to Prior, 1 run, short delivery on the stumps, Prior pulls it to fine leg

135.3 Siddle to Prior, FOUR, how did he manage to pierce the gap between gully and second slip? Short of a length delivery outside off stump, Prior wants to steer initially and decides against it, ends up poking half-heartedly and gets lucky as the ball races away to the fence

135.2 Siddle to Prior, no run, inside edge saves Prior. Fullish delivery angling into the right hander, Prior stays back and tries to work it into the on-side, gets lucky as he is struck right in front of the stumps

135.1 Siddle to Prior, no run, length outside off stump, Prior stays back and blocks well

134.6 Lyon to Anderson, no run, flatter delivery outside off stump, Anderson defends off the back foot

134.5 Lyon to Prior, 1 run, walks across the flatter delivery and turns it to square leg

134.4 Lyon to Prior, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Prior defends off the back foot

134.3 Lyon to Prior, no run, turning in down the leg side, Prior pads it

134.2 Lyon to Prior, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Prior defends off the back foot

Short mid-wicket in place

134.1 Lyon to Prior, no run, full toss on the stumps, Prior drives it to long on

133.6 Siddle to Anderson, no run, nice and straight from Siddle, Anderson covers the stumps and blocks well

133.5 Siddle to Anderson, no run, short down the leg side, Anderson need not play at those

133.4 Siddle to Prior, 1 run, good length delivery outside off stump, Prior guides it square of the wicket and this time goes for the run

133.3 Siddle to Prior, no run, short just outside off stump, Prior taps it to point. No one there but Prior doesn't want the single

133.2 Siddle to Prior, no run, short again from Siddle, Prior drops his wrists and lets it go

133.1 Siddle to Prior, no run, short delivery on the stumps, pulled to fine leg but Prior doesn't want the run

132.6 Lyon to Anderson, no run, nice and full on the stumps, Anderson leans forward to keep this out

132.5 Lyon to Prior, 1 run, not flighting it again, Prior works it off the back foot to mid wicket

132.4 Lyon to Prior, no run, stays right back in the crease and defends the flatter delivery

132.3 Lyon to Prior, no run, spins back sharply and goes down the leg side, Prior pads it

132.2 Lyon to Prior, no run, stays back and turns the flatter delivery to backward square leg

132.1 Lyon to Prior, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Prior defends off the back foot

131.6 Siddle to Anderson, no run, stays right behind the line of this good length delivery on the off stump and defends well

131.5 Siddle to Anderson, no run, short delivery on the stumps, Anderson sits under it comfortably

131.4 Siddle to Anderson, no run, a good looking flick, but the fullish ball goes straight to square leg

James Anderson, left handed bat, comes to the crease

131.3 Siddle to Swann, out Caught by Haddin!! What is happening out there? All the England batsman today have been walking. Short of delivery nips back sharply, Swann tries to fend but gets a thick inside edge, Haddin throws himself to his left and takes a fine catch. Swann c Haddin b Siddle 11(11) [4s-1 6s-1]

Siddle to Swann, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

131.2 Siddle to Swann, no run, full and just outside off stump, Swann comes on the frontfoot and blocks

131.1 Siddle to Swann, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Swann defends off the back foot

Peter Siddle [25.0-6-53-2] is back into the attack

130.6 Lyon to Prior, no run, flatter and shorter this time, Prior stays back to block this one

130.5 Lyon to Prior, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Prior defends well from the crease

130.4 Lyon to Prior, 2 runs, dropped, very very tough chance though. Prior slogs and mistimes it in the air, Steve Smith dives to his right at mid-wicket and gets a hand on that and saves two

130.3 Lyon to Swann, 1 run, dances down the track again and logs, gets an inside edge that rolls to long leg

130.2 Lyon to Swann, SIX, knew exactly what Lyon was doing. Nicely tossed up outside off stump, Swann advances and gets to the pitch of the ball, he lofts it back over the bowler's head and it sails over long off

130.1 Lyon to Prior, 1 run, flatter delivery outside off stump, Prior cuts it to short third man

129.6 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, that one almost sneaked through the gate. Good length delivery on the off stump, it tails back in very late, Swann gets an inside edge back onto his pads

129.5 Ryan Harris to Swann, FOUR, good looking shot that. Short delivery just outside off stump from Harris, Swann swivels across the line and pulls it in front square and beats deep square leg comfortably

129.4 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, full on the off stump, Swann drives it softly to mid off

129.3 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, a fine delivery from Ryan Harris. Good length just outside off stump, it doesn't do much off the deck, Swann pokes and escapes the outside edge

129.2 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, length on the off stump, Swann waits for the ball and blocks

129.1 Ryan Harris to Prior, 1 run, short delivery on the leg stump, Prior pulls it along the ground to fine leg

128.6 Lyon to Swann, no run, flatter on the off stump, Swann stays back to block this one

Graeme Swann, right handed bat, comes to the crease

128.5 Lyon to Broad, out Caught by Haddin!! Well! Broad doesn't wait for the umpire, he walks. Slower through the air just outside off stump, it drifts in and then turns away, Broad lunges forward to block, but gets a faint outside edge which easily carries to Haddin. End of a good knock. Broad c Haddin b Lyon 32(66) [4s-7]

Lyon to Broad, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

128.4 Lyon to Broad, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Broad defends well

128.3 Lyon to Prior, byes, 1 run, turn and bounce on this flatter delivery, but the line was not good enough to trouble the batsman, down the leg side and Haddin too had no clue about that

128.2 Lyon to Prior, no run, fullish on the stumps, Prior defends it back to the bowler

128.1 Lyon to Prior, no run, flatter delivery on the off stump, Prior defends very late and the ball almost rolls back on the off the stumps

127.6 Ryan Harris to Broad, leg byes, FOUR, goes round the wicket to delivery this short of length delivery on the pads, Broad misses the flick and it runs away off the pad and beats Haddin's dive. What an over for England, 17 off it

127.5 Ryan Harris to Broad, FOUR, this is a good counter-attack from Broad. Fullish outside off stump, Broad drives it to the right of mid off. Australia will have to re-think their strategy

127.4 Ryan Harris to Broad, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Broad drives it to mid off

127.3 Ryan Harris to Broad, FOUR, a punishing slap from Broad to help England avoid follow-on. Short of a length delivery angling away from the left hander, Broad gets an another boundary and this time through cover-point

127.2 Ryan Harris to Broad, FOUR, no gully this time and another outside edge runs away to the third man fence. Short of a length delivery outside off stump, Broad drives and gets lucky with the edge as it goes past third slip

127.1 Ryan Harris to Prior, 1 run, short delivery on the stumps, Prior sits back and pulls it to deep square leg

126.6 Lyon to Broad, no run, no problems in defending this flighted delivery at all. Broad looks very confident now

126.5 Lyon to Broad, no run, quicker and fullish on the off stump, Broad covers the stumps and blocks well

126.4 Lyon to Broad, 2 runs, tossed up outside off stump, Broad leans forward and drives between extra cover and mid off for a couple

126.3 Lyon to Broad, no run, flatter delivery on the off stump, Broad defends off the back foot

126.2 Lyon to Broad, no run, comes on the frontfoot and blocks the flighted delivery very well

126.1 Lyon to Broad, no run, flatter on the stumps, Broad defends off the back foot

125.6 Ryan Harris to Broad, 1 run, length ball down the leg side, Broad stays back and flicks it to long leg

125.5 Ryan Harris to Broad, no run, he didn't pick that delivery at all. Short delivery on the stumps, it doesn't rise much, takes his eyes off the ball and tries to get out of the way but it hits the arm guard. No harm done though

125.4 Ryan Harris to Broad, no run, length on the off stump, Broad defends off the back foot with a lose bottom hand

125.3 Ryan Harris to Broad, FOUR, gets lucky with the outside edge. Good length delivery angling away from the left hander, Broad stays back and pokes, the edge goes between slip and gully

125.2 Ryan Harris to Prior, 1 run, straight and full on the off stump, Prior turns it to mid wicket

125.1 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Prior defends off the back foot

124.6 Lyon to Broad, no run, wants Broad to go for the drive away from the body on this widish flighted delivery, but the batsman just shoulders arms

124.5 Lyon to Broad, leg byes, FOUR, fired down the leg side, Broad misses the flick and it runs away off the thigh pad to the fine leg fence. Handy runs these

124.4 Lyon to Broad, no run, deliberates to this flighted delivery just outside off stump, Broad would have been in trouble if the ball pitched in line

124.3 Lyon to Broad, byes, 2 runs, that could have easily taken the glove. Flatter on the off stump, it kicks up off the deck and beats everything

124.2 Lyon to Broad, no run, flatter on the off stump, Broad defends well from the crease

124.1 Lyon to Broad, FOUR, Broad plays a brave cover drive and gets full value for the shot. Nice and slower through outside off stump, Broad lunges forward and drives away from the body to pick up bounday at deep extra cover

123.6 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, looks to draw the batsman forward for the edge, but Prior just shoulders arms

123.5 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, wants to tuck this short delivery into the on-side, mistimes it gently beside the pitch

123.4 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, tails in late from length, Prior covers the off stump and just gets his bat down in time to defend this one

123.3 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, short again from Ryan Harris, this one is much straighter and comes in with the angle from over the wicket, Prior sways out of the line

123.2 Ryan Harris to Prior, FOUR, doesn't miss out on this short delivery, rocks back and pulls it front of square on the on-side and it races away to the deep mid wicket fence. 300 up for England

123.1 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, short and outside off stump, Prior shoulders arms

122.6 Lyon to Broad, no run, this one is nice and full outside off stump, Broad drives it to mid off

122.5 Lyon to Broad, no run, fired on the leg stump, Broad turns it to backward square leg

122.4 Lyon to Broad, no run, floated up on the stumps, Broad defends well from the crease

122.3 Lyon to Broad, no run, tossed up on the leg stump, Broad misses the defence and the ball pops in the air off the pad, the angle would have taken the ball down the leg side though

122.2 Lyon to Broad, no run, this one didn't turn much and hits the inside half of Broad's bat who was trying to defend off the front foot

122.1 Lyon to Broad, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Broad leans forward to block this one

121.6 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, defends the length ball with a lose bottom hand and it rolls gently towards gully

121.5 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, first time on a length in this over, Prior stays back to blocks this one

121.4 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, solid from Prior this time. Saw the fuller length delivery early and drives firmly towards short extra cover

121.3 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, Prior was late in bringing his bat down on this full delivery on the off stump, he squeezes it to gully

121.2 Ryan Harris to Prior, FOUR, a juicy full delivery outside off stump, Prior comes on the frontfoot and drives it along the ground to deep extra cover

121.1 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, nice and full on the off stump, just a bit of swing into the right-hander, Prior defends well from the crease

120.6 Lyon to Broad, no run, not fully forward nor backward, waits for the flatter delivery and defends well. Good first over

120.5 Lyon to Broad, no run, nice and straight on the stumps, Broad moves forward and blocks

120.4 Lyon to Broad, no run, a bit quicker this time, Broad covers the line and defends

120.3 Lyon to Broad, no run, floated up on the off stump, Broad plants his front foot forward and blocks

120.2 Lyon to Broad, no run, a bit of sharp turn away from the left-hander, Broad leans forward to block but the ball goes past the outside edge

120.1 Lyon to Broad, no run, starts off with a fullish delivery on the stumps, Broad comes on the frontfoot and blocks

The players are walking out to the centre. All set for the first ball of the day. Here we go!

The key factor though is the weather at Old Trafford. The forecast is not so great for today and for tomorrow. One can only hope that the rain stays away. At the moment, it is pretty overcast at the moment.

Welcome one and all to the fourth day of this riveting Test between England and Australia from Old Trafford. Australia are in a strong position and they will look to snap up the remaining wickets quickly. England will be buoyed by the performance of Kevin Pietersen who scored a brilliant century.

Stumps on Day 3. It was a day of attrition. England scored 242 runs and Australia managed 5 wickets in the process. Pietersen grafted a fighting hundred, his 1st in Old Trafford while Bell made a pleasing 60. Starc took 3 wickets while Harris chipped in with 2. Australia are still in the box seat with England needing a further 34 runs to avoid the follow on. The forecast for the last two days is not that great though. One hopes that rain will stay away and we will have a fitting finale to what has been an absorbing Test. Join us tomorrow for all the action on Day 4. For now, cheers and bye..

119.6 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Prior gets forward and defends it towards cover

119.5 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, excellent cricket all around, this was banged in short by Harris, well directed and on the body of Prior. He does well to drop his gloves and takes it on his shoulders. The ball lobs towards 3rd slip where Smith dives forward and claims a catch

119.4 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, Harris gets one to slant back in after pitching, Prior shuffles across and defends it

119.3 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, full and just outside off, Prior gets forward and defends it towards the off-side

Now three slips in place, no gully

119.2 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, Harris bangs one short and just outside off, left alone

Two slips, a gully and a FSL in place

119.1 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, full and on the stumps, Prior moves across and defends it with a straight bat

Final over of the day

118.6 Lyon to Broad, no run, Lyon flights one on off, Broad gets well forward and blocks

118.5 Lyon to Broad, no run, pushed through by Lyon, quicker and on the pads, Broad looks to flick and misses, the ball lobs off the pads and into the hands of FSL. A half shout for a catch is shot down

118.4 Lyon to Broad, no run, Lyon gives this one plenty of air, Broad lunges forward and blocks

118.3 Lyon to Broad, no run, much better from Lyon, slows this one on off and gets it to spin away, Broad plays inside the line and shoulders arms

118.2 Lyon to Broad, no run, flighted outside off and spinning away a fraction, Broad moves across his stumps and lets it go

118.1 Lyon to Broad, no run, tossed up and on off, Broad gets well forward and defends it

117.6 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, Harris strays one on the pads, Prior looks to flick and misses. Haddin dives across to his left and prevents some byes

117.5 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, short of a length outside off and holding its line, left alone

117.4 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, another cracker from Harris, tad fuller and in that corridor just outside off, draws Prior into the defensive poke before nibbling away from the outside edge

117.3 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, tad fuller and in that channel outside off, lures Prior into the forward push and brushes past the outside edge

117.2 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Prior stays besides the line and defends it towards point

117.1 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, full and just outside off, Prior gets half forward and squeezes the drive towards cover

116.6 Lyon to Broad, no run, Lyon gives this one plenty of air, Broad gets a big stride forward and defends it

116.5 Lyon to Broad, no run, turn and bounce for Lyon, dips on Broad and spins away, it is a bit too wide though, does not find the outside edge

116.4 Lyon to Broad, no run, the arm ball from Lyon, quicker and goes through with the angle, Broad covers the line and lets it go

116.3 Lyon to Broad, no run, tossed up and on off, Broad gets well forward and blocks

116.2 Lyon to Broad, no run, turn and bounce for Lyon, he flighted this one on off, drags Broad forward before spinning past the outside edge

A slip, a gully, a silly point and a FSL in place

116.1 Lyon to Broad, no run, flighted and on off, Broad gets well forward and defends it

115.6 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, short of a length and angling back into Prior, he covers for the movement and lets it go

115.5 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

115.4 Ryan Harris to Prior, no run, tad fuller and on off, Prior gets forward and defends it towards point

115.3 Ryan Harris to Broad, 1 run, full and a hint of swing back into Broad, Broad was hanging back in his crease, plays away from the body and gets an inside edge past square leg

115.2 Ryan Harris to Broad, no run, on a length and on the stumps, Broad presses across and looks to flick, gets hit high on the pads

115.1 Ryan Harris to Prior, 1 run, short and wide from Harris, Prior cuts it to the left of gully, the fielder tumbles and keeps the batsmen down to a single

Ryan Harris [23.0-7-48-2] is back into the attack

114.6 Lyon to Broad, no run, slower and on off, Broad gets forward and defends it towards the off-side

114.5 Lyon to Broad, no run, Lyon gives this one more air, Broad gets well forward and pushes it towards cover

A slip, a silly point and FSL in place

114.4 Lyon to Broad, no run, slightly flatter and on the middle stump line, Broad lunges forward and blocks

114.3 Lyon to Broad, no run, pushed through quicker by Lyon, Broad gets a big stride forward and defends it

114.2 Lyon to Broad, no run, Lyon drifts one on the off-stump line, Broad gets well forward and defends

114.1 Lyon to Broad, no run, floated and on off, Broad lunges forward and defends it

Nathan Lyon [23.0-5-77-0] is back into the attack

113.6 Siddle to Prior, no run, on a length and just outside off, Prior gets well forward and blocks

113.5 Siddle to Prior, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Prior pushes it towards point

113.4 Siddle to Prior, no run, Siddle keeps to that channel on off,Prior moves forward and defends it towards the onside

113.3 Siddle to Prior, no run, tad fuller and in that channel just outside off, Prior is sucked into the defensive push and misses

113.2 Siddle to Prior, no run, on a length and on off, Prior presses across and defends it

113.1 Siddle to Prior, no run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, Prior gets forward and drives it to mid-on

112.6 Starc to Broad, no run, full and outside off, Broad prods forward and drives it to mid-off

112.5 Starc to Broad, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Broad moves across and defends it towards the off-side

112.4 Starc to Broad, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Broad presses across and defends it towards backward point

112.3 Starc to Broad, no run, Starc sprays this one full and wide outside off, left alone

112.2 Starc to Broad, no run, length ball on the pads, Broad moves across and clips it to mid-wicket

A leg gully is in now

112.1 Starc to Broad, FOUR, too straight from Starc, Broad shuffles across and gets a tiny little inside edge that flies away to the fence for a boundary

111.6 Siddle to Prior, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Prior stays back and defends it towards the off-side

111.5 Siddle to Prior, no run, Siddle comes from wide off the crease and gets this one to snake past Prior's outside edge, no luck though for Siddle

111.3 Siddle to Prior, no run, tad fuller and on middle, Prior moves across and defends it solidly

111.2 Siddle to Prior, FOUR, edged and four, handy runs for England. This was pitched up and in that channel just outside off, Prior pushed at that, gets a thick edge that goes past the slip cordon for a boundary

111.1 Siddle to Prior, no run, on a length and on middle, Prior moves across and defends it towards the onside

110.6 Starc to Broad, FOUR, nice way to get going, this was full and on the pads, Broad shuffles across and flicks it past square leg for a boundary

110.5 Starc to Broad, no run, Starc loses his radar and hurls this one miles outside leg. Haddin dives across and stops runs for his team

110.4 Starc to Broad, no run, short ball from Starc, Broad takes his eyes off the ball and lets it clip his shoulder enroute to the keeper

110.3 Starc to Broad, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Broad moves across and defends it

110.2 Starc to Broad, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Broad gets forward and defends it

Stuart Broad, left handed bat, comes to the crease

110.1 Starc to Pietersen, out Lbw!! Huge moment in the game. Excellent piece of bowling from Starc, pitches this one on the leg stump line and gets it to straighten a bit. Pietersen was looking to drive, misses and is hit on the back pad, the impact was on middle and the ball was going on to crash into the stumps. KP has a word or two with Prior and decided to challenge umpire Hill's call, replays suggest that he was wrong to do so, ends a superb knock from Pietersen. England still need to score 48 runs more to avoid follow on. Pietersen lbw b Starc 113(206) [4s-12 6s-2]

Starc to Pietersen, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

KP has been given out LBW. Will he review? He wants one. This looked very close to the naked eye. Did the ball pitch in line? Nothing on the HotSpot either. Three Reds, KP is OUT

109.6 Siddle to Prior, no run, lovely bowling from Siddle, comes from wide off the crease and gets this one to hold its line after pitching, Prior is drawn into the defensive push and is beaten

109.5 Siddle to Prior, no run, tad fuller and in that channel outside off, Prior gets well forward and blocks

109.4 Siddle to Prior, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, Prior drives it crisply but straight to the fielder at short extra cover

109.3 Siddle to Pietersen, 1 run, full and on the stumps, Pietersen gets forward and drives it with a straight bat. Lyon gets across from mid-on, dives and saves three runs for his team

109.2 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, left alone

109.1 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, length ball on the pads, Pietersen shuffles across and clips it to mid-wicket

108.6 Starc to Prior, no run, Starc keeps it full and in that channel outside off, left alone

108.5 Starc to Prior, no run, nicely bowled by Starc, full and in that channel just outside off, Prior was in no position to play that, ends up wafting and misses

108.4 Starc to Prior, no run, short of a length outside off and shaping away, Prior looks to cut and misses

108.2 Starc to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, Pietersen gets forward and pushes it towards mid-on

108.1 Starc to Prior, 1 run, full and just outside off, Prior pushes it wide of cover and is off the mark with a single

107.6 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, full and on off, Pietersen drives it back towards the bowler. Siddle gets a hand onto it and prevents runs

107.5 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, Siddle keeps it in that channel just outside off, Pietersen moves across and defends it

107.4 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

107.3 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, full and in that corridor outside off, Pietersen gets a big stride forward and drives it to cover

107.2 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, tad fuller and in that channel outside off, keeps a tad low as well. Pietersen squirts it towards the keeper off the toe end

107.1 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, on a length and just outside off, Pietersen moves forward and defends it with soft hands

Peter Siddle [21.0-4-48-2] is back into the attack

106.6 Starc to Prior, no run, short of a length and angling across the right hander, left alone

106.5 Starc to Prior, no run, full and a hint of away movement for Starc, Prior covers the line and defends it

106.4 Starc to Prior, no run, Starc slants one wide and well outside off, Prior does not need to chase those, left alone

106.3 Starc to Prior, no run, on a good length and angling back in, Prior moves across and defends it

106.2 Starc to Prior, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling away, left alone

Matt Prior, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Two slips and a gully for Prior

106.1 Starc to Bairstow, out Caught by Shane Watson!! Edged and caught. A deserving wicket for Australia, this was bowled with a scrambled seam from Starc, pitches on off and moves away a shade. Bairstow was looking to drive, gets a thick outside edge that is easily held by Watson bending low at 1st slip. Bairstow has yet another failure at international level. Bairstow c Shane Watson b Starc 22(51) [4s-3]

Starc to Bairstow, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

105.6 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

105.5 Shane Watson to Pietersen, 2 runs, Watson bangs one short and outside off, Pietersen rocks back and pulls it in front of square on the onside, Harris gets across from the deep, puts in the slide and prevents a boundary

105.4 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, easy leave for the batsman

105.3 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, on a good length outside off and shaping away, left alone

105.2 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Pietersen stands tall and punches it towards mid-off

105.1 Shane Watson to Pietersen, FOUR, inside edge and four, Watson has bowled without any luck today, this one nips back in after pitching, Pietersen pushed away from his body, gets an inside edge that whizzes past the off-stump and races away to the fence

104.6 Starc to Bairstow, no run, length ball on the pads, Bairstow moves across and clips it towards mid-wicket

104.5 Starc to Bairstow, no run, tad too wide from Starc, Bairstow does not need to play those, left alone

104.4 Starc to Bairstow, no run, on a good length outside off and angling away, another easy leave for the batsman

104.3 Starc to Bairstow, no run, cracker from Starc , too good to fetch him a wicket, this was pitched up and nipped back in by a big margin, Bairstow was sucked into the drive, the ball misses the inside edge and flies over the top of the stumps

104.2 Starc to Bairstow, no run, on a good length outside off and angling away, Bairstow covers the line and lets it go. Signs of reverse on that ball from Starc

104.1 Starc to Bairstow, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Bairstow is happy to let it go

Mitchell Starc [21.0-3-66-1] is back into the attack

103.6 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, short of a length and just outside off, punched back towards the bowler

103.5 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, tad fuller and in that channel outside off, left alone

103.4 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery and on off, Pietersen gets forward and drives it to mid-off

103.3 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, on a length and just outside off, Pietersen gets behind the line and defends it

103.2 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, fuller and just outside off, Pietersen gets forward and drives it to mid-off

103.1 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, on a good length and angling back in, Pietersen shuffles across and defends it

102.6 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, slower and on off, Bairstow shimmies down the track and defends it

102.5 Lyon to Bairstow, FOUR, fab shot, Lyon gives this one plenty of air, Bairstow gets a big stride forward, gets to the pitch of the ball and lifts it back over the bowler's head, one bounce and over the ropes

102.4 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, floated on off, Bairstow lunges forward and defends it

102.3 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, Lyon drifts one back into Bairstow, turn and bounce into Bairstow, he looks to defend and is hit high on the pads

102.2 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, Lyon drops one short and just outside off, Bairstow made room and cuts it straight to the fielder at point

102.1 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flighted and on off, Bairstow gets forward and defends it

Drinks are on the field now

101.6 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, Pietersen covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

101.5 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, poor waft from KP, he has had a load of luck today, this was full and wide outside off, Pietersen went for the big drive and missed

101.4 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, on a good length and a hint of swing back into Pietersen, defended towards mid-on

101.3 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, tad fuller and on off, Pietersen was shaping to drive it towards mid-wicket, closes the face of the bat and pushes it towards mid-on

101.2 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, full and on off, Pietersen gets forward and drives it to mid-off

101.1 Shane Watson to Pietersen, 2 runs, Watson gets this one to nip back onto KP's pads, tucked behind square for a brace

100.6 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, pushed through by Lyon, Bairstow goes back and defends it with a straight bat

100.5 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, Lyon drifts one on the pads, Bairstow gets his bat and pad out of the way, the ball lobs to FSL of the thigh pad

100.4 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flighted and on off, Bairstow gets well forward and defends it

Back over the wicket

100.3 Lyon to Bairstow, 2 runs, full and on the pads, Bairstow nudges it behind square, runs hard and gets back for the second run

100.2 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flighted and on off, Bairstow moves across and defends it

100.1 Lyon to Bairstow, FOUR, poor ball from Lyon, long hop and on the pads, Bairstow looks to pull and gets a top edge, no one in the deep though, the ball races away to the fence

99.6 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, three in a row from Watson, on a length and holding its line just outside off, Pietersen pushes at that and misses

99.5 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, another cracker form Watson, keeps it on a good length and gets it to shape away a fraction. Pietersen has to play at that, ends up poking and missing

99.4 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, good comeback from Watson, shortens the length a fraction and gets it to shape away, Pietersen lunges forward to defend and is beaten

99.3 Shane Watson to Pietersen, FOUR, lovely shot, Watson overpitches as he searches for swing, ends up as a long half volley, Pietersen gets a big stride forward, gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it through cover for a boundary

99.1 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, short and wide from Watson, a loosener, Pietersen chases and mistimes the cut towards cover

Shane Watson [11.0-6-14-0] is back into the attack

98.6 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, Lyon drops one short and on off, keeps a tad low as well, Bairstow was making room, does well to jab it towards the off-side

98.5 Lyon to Bairstow, FOUR, powerfully done by Bairstow, this was full and well outside leg, Bairstow bends his knees, gets on top of the bounce and sweeps it behind square for a boundary

98.4 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, Lyon drifts one on middle, Bairstow lunges forward and blocks

98.3 Lyon to Bairstow, 2 runs, Bairstow gets lucky, this was well flighted and on the leg stump line, Bairstow was early into the flick, ends up scooping it over mid-wicket for a brace

98.2 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, Lyon drops one shorter as Bairstow came down the track, he adjusts and defends it

98.1 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, tossed up and on off, Bairstow gets well forward and defends it

97.6 Starc to Pietersen, no run, short of a length and on off, Pietersen stands tall and drives it back to the bowler

97.5 Starc to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling away, Pietersen goes for an ambitious drive and misses, the ball goes over the top of the bat

97.4 Starc to Pietersen, no run, full and outside off, Pietersen gets forward and eases it to mid-off

97.3 Starc to Pietersen, no run, tad fuller and on off, Pietersen leans forward and drives it towards cover point

97.2 Starc to Bairstow, 1 run, short of a length and outside off, Bairstow punches it wide of Agar at mid-off, calls for a quick single and gets it with ease

97.1 Starc to Bairstow, no run, on a good length and shaping away from outside off, left alone

96.6 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, stifled appeal for a catch at leg slip, this was pushed through by Lyon, KP was looking to defend and the ball lobbed off the pads. The impact was well outside leg as well

96.5 Lyon to Bairstow, 1 run, Lyon drops one short and on the stumps, Bairstow rocks back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single

96.4 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, appeal for LBW, Bairstow was caught on the backfoot to one that spun back in after pitching, the umpire says no and the Aussies decide against a review. Replays suggest that they were good to decide against it, the umpire's call would have stood

96.3 Lyon to Bairstow, 2 runs, shouts of catch it as the ball lobbed in the air and over leg slip, Bairstow was beaten in the flight, there was turn and bounce on that for Lyon. Umpire signals it as runs, would have been interesting had the ball been taken

96.2 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, tossed up and on off, Bairstow shuffles across and blocks

96.1 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flighted and on the pads, Bairstow goes back and defends it

95.6 Starc to Pietersen, FOUR, 23rd Test ton for KP, his 1st at Old Trafford. This has been a fine knock, short and wide from Starc, Pietersen gets on top of the bounce and cuts it up and over point. The crowd are on their feet, so are his mates in the dressing room, 1st century of the series for Pietersen

95.5 Starc to Bairstow, leg byes, 1 run, Starc drifts one on the pads, Bairstow looks to flick and misses, the ball rolls off the pads towards fine leg

95.4 Starc to Pietersen, 1 run, length ball on the pads, Pietersen tucks it to mid-wicket for a single

95.3 Starc to Pietersen, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Pietersen moves across and defends it back towards the bowler

95.2 Starc to Pietersen, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Pietersen moves forward and defends it

95.1 Starc to Pietersen, no run, good bouncer from Starc, angled across the right hander, Pietersen thinks about playing the pull before bailing out

94.5 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, tad fuller and on the leg stump line, Bairstow moves across and defends it

94.4 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, 1 run, short and on off, Pietersen waits on it and helps it on its way to deep square leg for a single

94.3 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, 1 run, Harris goes for the inswinging yorker, ends up offering a length ball on the pads, whipped behind square for a single

94.2 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, 1 run, good running from Pietersen, pushes a length ball in front of Siddle at mid-on and calls for a quick single, gets it with ease

94.1 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, FOUR, easy pickings for KP, leg stump half volley from Harris, Pietersen whips it in front of mid-wicket, no need to run for those. Pietersen moves into the nervous nineties

93.6 Starc to Bairstow, no run, on a good length outside off and angling away, left alone

93.5 Starc to Bairstow, no run, just short of Warner at point, this was short and wide from Starc, Bairstow got on top of the bounce and cut it in the air towards Warner, drops just in front of him

93.4 Starc to Bairstow, no run, full and a hint of swing back into Bairstow, he presents a straight bat and defends it back towards the bowler

93.3 Starc to Pietersen, 1 run, full and on off, Pietersen presents a straight bat and pushes it towards the vacant mid-off region

93.2 Starc to Pietersen, no run, close shave for KP, this was full and angling across the right hander, Pietersen went for the ambitious drive, gets a thick inside edge onto the pads

93.1 Starc to Pietersen, no run, on a good length and angling away from off, Pietersen shuffles across and defends it

Mitchell Starc [18.0-3-59-1] is back into the attack

92.6 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, Harris comes from wider off tghe crease and gets this one to shape back in, Bairstow gets behind the line and defends it

92.5 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, on a good length outside off and shaping away, left alone

92.4 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, Harris bangs one short and on the stumps, Bairstow ducks underneath and lets it go

92.3 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, pitched up and on middle, Bairstow shuffles across and drives it to mid-on

92.2 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, full and wide from Harris, looking to tempt Bairstow into the drive, he resists and lets it go

92.1 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bairstow gets behind the line and defends it

91.6 Siddle to Bairstow, 1 run, Siddle drifts one on the pads, Bairstow tucks it behind square, off the mark with a single

91.5 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, excellent line from Siddle, pitches this one in that corridor outside off and gets it to hold its line, an unsure Bairstow pokes at that and misses

91.4 Siddle to Pietersen, 1 run, Siddle bangs one short and on the stumps, Pietersen swivels across and pulls it down to long leg

91.3 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Pietersen was looking to pull, mistimes it towards the onside

91.2 Siddle to Pietersen, FOUR, edged and four, Pietersen had more control over the shot though, on a good length and just outside off, Pietersen pushes at that with soft hands, the edge quickly dies down and races away in the gap between slips and gully

91.1 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, Pietersen covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

90.6 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, tad fuller and in that channel outside off, another easy leave for Bairstow. Excellent over from Harris

90.5 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, short of a length outside off and angling away, Bairstow is happy to let it go

90.4 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, lovely ball from Harris , pitches this one further up and gets it to shape away slightly, Bairstow is drawn into the poke and nearly gets an outside edge

90.3 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, short of a length outside off and holding its line, left alone

Jonathan Bairstow, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Three slips and a gully for Bairstow

90.2 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, out Bowled!! Harris has struck for Australia. Bell falls after a superb hand. This was pitched up on off and nips back in ever so slightly, Bell was caught on the move, the ball sneaks through the gap between bat and pad, goes on to hit the top of off-stump. Bell falls after yet another impressive hand, much needed break for Australia as the partnership is broken. Ian Bell b Ryan Harris 60(112) [4s-10 6s-1]

Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

90.1 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, on a length and on middle, Bell moves across and defends it

89.6 Siddle to Pietersen, FOUR, edged and four, Siddle finds the outside edge of KP's bat, this was pitched up and swung away a fraction, Pietersen went hard on the drive, gets a thick edge that flies through the gap between 2nd slip and gully

89.5 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, on a length and on off, Pietersen shuffles across and defends it solidly

89.4 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, Pietersen gets forward and drives it to mid-off

89.3 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, full and in that channel just outside off, Pietersen lunges forward and defends it

89.2 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, Siddle shortens his length and gets this one to shape across Pietersen, he is happy to let those go through

89.1 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, left alone

88.6 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, Harris shortens his length and gets this one to angle across Bell, he stays behind the line and defends it

88.5 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bell leans into the drive and finds the man at extra cover

88.4 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, FOUR, lovely shot, Bell is looking in gorgeous touch, this was full and wide from Harris, Bell bends his knees, gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it sweetly through cover for a boundary

88.3 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, Harris strays one well down leg, Bell looks to flick and misses

88.2 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, short of a length outside off and holding its line, left alone

88.1 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, 1 run, tad fuller and on off, Pietersen pushes from his crease, gets an inside edge behind square for a single

87.6 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, short of a length and on off, Bell moves across and defends it towards the off-side

87.5 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, Siddle comes from wide off the crease and bowls this one full and on off, Bell gets forward and drives it to mid-off

87.4 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, full and on the stumps, Bell moves across and drives it to mid-on

87.3 Siddle to Ian Bell, FOUR, cracking shot, this was a back of a length delivery from Siddle, Bell waits on it, plays with an open face and cuts it behind point for a boundary

87.2 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, Siddle shortens his length on off, stays a tad low as well, Bell gets across and defends it towards the off-side

87.1 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, gentle loosener from Siddle, full and wide outside the line of off, left alone

86.6 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, 1 run, Harris keeps it full and in that channel outside off, Bell drives it to mid-off and calls for a quick single, gets it with ease even as Lyon fumbles

86.5 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, full and in that channel outside off, Bell gets well forward and defends it towards the off-side

86.4 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, full and wide outside off, looking to tempt Bell into the drive, he resists and lets it go. Good carry through to the keeper

86.3 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and shaping away from off, Bell covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

86.2 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, short and wide from Harris, goes further away from the batsman, Bell chases and misses

86.1 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Bell shuffles across and defends it

Welcome back.. Harris will resume for Australia. He has two slips and a gully.

Tea on Day 3. England can finally claim to have won a session in this Test. Both batsmen went past their fifties and Clarke might be ruing the missed chance when KP survived a LBW call off Watson. He did not ask for a review and replays suggested that KP was plumb. On the other hand, Bell has looked in the form of the his life and is well on his way towards scoring a 4th consecutive Ashes ton. Join us in a while for the final session.

85.6 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, appeal for LBW, but the angle was taking it down leg, Siddle came from wide off the crease and gets this one to jag back in, beats Pietersen's inside edge and raps him on the pads

85.5 Siddle to Ian Bell, 3 runs, 37th Test fifty for Bell , his 13th against Australia. He has been in super touch and is making the most of his good form. This was full and on the pads, Bell moves forward and drives it in the gap between mid-wicket and mid-on. The fielder gives chase and hauls the ball back in, the batsmen take three and bring up the 100 run stand as well

85.4 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

85.3 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bell gets behind the line and defends it solidly

85.2 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, lovely ball from Siddle , this was well pitched up, draws Bell forward before zipping away, beats the outside edge by a fraction

85.1 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Bell watches it all along and lets it go

Peter Siddle [17.0-4-31-2] is back into the attack

84.6 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, short of a length and holding its line, extra bounce for Harris, Pietersen does well to adjust and defends it

84.5 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, tad fuller and in that channel just outside off, Pietersen gets forward and defends it

84.4 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, left alone

84.3 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, another stifled appeal for LBW, the inside edge saves KP this time, this was pitched up and swinging back into Pietersen, he went hard on the drive and gets an inside edge onto the pads

84.2 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, stifled appeal for LBW, the height was an issue here, looked like it was going down leg as well, Pietersen was looking to defend and was beaten by the cutter from Harris

84.1 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, short of a length and holding its line outside off, Pietersen lifts his bat and lets it go

83.6 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, Bell covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

83.5 Starc to Ian Bell, FOUR, this is poor bowling from Starc, he has a leg slip in place and is bowling onto Bell's pads, he gets inside the line and clips it past square leg for a boundary

83.4 Starc to Pietersen, 1 run, full toss on the pads, Pietersen whips it past square leg for a single

83.3 Starc to Pietersen, no run, loud shout for a caught behind, but Haddin is not interested. This was full and on the pads, Pietersen was looking to flick and missed, the ball brushed the pad on the way to the keeper

83.2 Starc to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, Pietersen covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

83.1 Starc to Pietersen, no run, tad fuller and a hint of nip back into Pietersen, he moves across and defends it towards mid-on

82.6 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, 1 run, full and on the pads, Pietersen clips it to the left of mid-wicket, the fielder tumbles and takes some pace off the ball, easy single in the end for KP

82.5 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, Pietersen watches it sail through to the keeper

82.4 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, looking to tempt Pietersen into the drive, he resists and lets it go

82.3 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, tad fuller and in that channel just outside off, Pietersen gets well forward and defends it towards mid-on

82.2 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, short of a length and angling well away from off, left alone

82.1 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Pietersen gets across and defends it towards the off-side

Ryan Harris [16.0-4-34-1] is back into the attack

Two slips and a gully as Rhino steams in

81.6 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, on a length and just outside off, Bell shuffles across and defends it with a straight bat

81.5 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, full and a hint of inswing for Starc, Bell covers the line and defends it towards mid-on

81.4 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, Starc strays once again on the pads, Bell looks to flick and misses

81.3 Starc to Ian Bell, FOUR, superb shot, this was nothing more than a mere push, Starc was searching for swing, ends up offering a full toss. Bell caresses it back past the bowler and into the fence for a boundary

Two slips, a gully and a leg slip in place

81.2 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, Starc loses his radar and strays this one miles outside leg. Haddin dives full length and gets a hand onto it, the batsmen decide against a leg bye

81.1 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, full and a hint of swing back into Bell, he moves across and clips it to mid-wicket

Mitchell Starc [16.0-3-50-1] is back into the attack

The new ball has been taken. 20 minutes to Tea. Australia will love a wicket or two.

80.6 Lyon to Pietersen, 2 runs, Lyon gives this one more air and drifts onto Pietersen's pads, clipped past mid-wicket for a brace

80.5 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, pushed through with the angle, Pietersen uses his reach to good effect as he dead bats it

80.4 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, Lyon drops one slightly short, Pietersen makes room and cuts it straight to the fielder at extra cover

80.3 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, flighted and on off, Pietersen presses across and drives it back to the bowler

80.2 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, full and on off, Pietersen drills it back towards the bowler, he gets a hand onto that and saves a run

80.1 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, flighted and on off, Pietersen gets a big stride forward and defends it

The new ball is available. Lyon will continue

79.6 Steven Smith to Ian Bell, no run, good drift from Smith, lands this one closer to the batsman, Bell gets well forward as he smothers the spin

79.5 Steven Smith to Pietersen, 1 run, tossed up and on off, Pietersen gets well forward and drives it wide of mid-off for a run

79.4 Steven Smith to Ian Bell, 1 run, Smith gives this one plenty of air, gets some extra bounce as well, Bell looks to defend and gets an inside edge behind square for a run

79.3 Steven Smith to Ian Bell, no run, flighted on middle and spinning away, Bell gets well forward and defends it

79.1 Steven Smith to Pietersen, no run, flighted and on the middle stump line, Pietersen gets well forward as he blocks

78.6 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, Lyon floats one on off, Bell gets a big stride forward and smothers the spin

78.5 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, flighted and on the leg stump line, Bell goes back and defends it towards the onside

78.4 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, tossed up and on off, Bell goes back and defends it

A leg slip is in for Bell

78.3 Lyon to Pietersen, 1 run, Lyon gives this one plenty of air, driven to long on for a single

78.2 Lyon to Pietersen, 2 runs, Lyon drifts one on the pads, Pietersen goes deep into his crease and nudges it very fine for a brace

78.1 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, tossed up and on off, Pietersen gets well forward and defends it

Nathan Lyon [17.0-5-53-0] is back into the attack

Lyon to bowl from round the wicket. He has a slip and a FSL in place

77.6 Steven Smith to Pietersen, 1 run, Smith ends a poor over with yet another full toss, driven wide of long on for a single

77.5 Steven Smith to Pietersen, no run, pushed through and on the pads, Pietersen shuffles across and defends it towards the onside

77.4 Steven Smith to Pietersen, no run, flighted and on off, Pietersen lunges forward in defence

77.3 Steven Smith to Ian Bell, 1 run, another lolly pop from Smith, high full bunger which is pulled away behind square for a single

77.2 Steven Smith to Pietersen, 1 run, another full toss from Smith, Pietersen beats mid-wicket with the drive, Lyon gets across at mid-off and keeps them down to a run

77.1 Steven Smith to Pietersen, no run, juicy full toss from Smith, Pietersen whips it straight to the fielder at mid-wicket

Steven Smith, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack

Steve Smith will bowl atleast a couple of overs. The new ball is due in 4 overs time. One slip in place

76.6 Shane Watson to Pietersen, 1 run, length ball on the hips, Pietersen tucks it behind square for a single

76.5 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, sharp bouncer from Watson, Pietersen watches it all along and ducks under it

76.4 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, tad fuller and on off, Pietersen gets forward and punches it back towards the bowler

76.3 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, Watson shortens his length and gets this one to shape back into Pietersen, he moves across and defends it back towards the bowler

76.2 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Pietersen presses across and defends it

76.1 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, Watson slides one on the pads, Pietersen moves across and pushes it towards the man at short mid-wicket

75.6 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, Starc comes from round the wicket and slings one back into Bell, he gets behind the line and defends it

75.5 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bell presses across and defends it solidly

75.4 Starc to Ian Bell, FOUR, lovely shot, Starc provides width on this one, Bell waits on it, opens the face of the bat and taps on the head of the ball, beats backward point and races away to the fence

75.3 Starc to Ian Bell, 2 runs, nicely done by Bell, leans into a full ball and drives it in the gap past cover, the fielder gives chase and keeps the batsmen down to a brace

75.2 Starc to Pietersen, 1 run, fraction too short from Starc, Pietersen rocks back and pull sit in front of square and wide of mid-wicket, he did not time it all that well, the ball plugs and stops as the batsmen settle for a single

75.1 Starc to Pietersen, no run, length ball and angling across Pietersen, he moves across and defends it towards cover point

74.6 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, Watson keeps it on a channel just outside off, Bell gets his bat down and blocks it

74.5 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and on off, Bell moves across and defends it with a straight bat

74.4 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, full and outside off from Watson, Bell jams it out and defends it back towards the bowler

74.3 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, short of a length and on off, Bell gets behind the line and defends it

74.2 Shane Watson to Pietersen, 1 run, Watson strays one on the pads, Pietersen shuffles across and flicks it wide of mid-wicket for a single

74.1 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, Watson bangs one short and on the stumps, Pietersen ducks under it and lets it go

73.6 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, Bell covers the line and is happy to let it go

73.5 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and on off, Bell prods forward and defends it with soft hands

73.4 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling back into Bell, he covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

73.3 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, Starc comes from round the wicket and angles one outside off, Bell covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

73.2 Starc to Pietersen, 1 run, Starc bangs one short and on the stumps, Pietersen swivels across and pulls it behind square for a single

73.1 Starc to Pietersen, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Pietersen presses across and defends it towards the onside

Watson wanted the appeal to be reviewed, Clarke spoke with Haddin and said no. Watson always loves to refer, with the bat or with the ball

72.6 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, full and in that channel on off, Bell gets across and defends it towards the onside

72.5 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bell moves across and defends it solidly

72.4 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, full and a hint of movement back into Bell, he covers the line and defends it solidly. A frustrated Watson looks to throw the ball back in the direction of the batsman

72.3 Shane Watson to Pietersen, 1 run, on a good length and holding its line just outside off, Pietersen plays away from his body, gets a thick inside edge past the leg stump for a single

72.2 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Pietersen gets forward and defends it

72.1 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, this looked very close to the naked eye. Pietersen was coming down the track as he looked to flick and missed, the ball was pitched on middle and struck him low on the pads. Replays suggest that it was crashing into the leg stump. The big movement from KP fooled Clarke into not asking for a review

Shane Watson [8.0-6-11-0] is back into the attack

Loud shout for LBW. Australia will not review

Watson back for a trundle..

Drinks are on the field now

71.6 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, full and just outside off, Bell presses forward to defend

64.2 Lyon to Ian Bell, SIX, Bell joins the party. He comes down the track now and lofts it strongly over the long off fence. PRessure on Lyon from both batsmen now. This is excellent counter-attacking batting against the danger man

64.1 Lyon to Pietersen, 1 run, tossed up on the off, Pietersen comes down and pushes it to mid on for just a single

A slip, a silly point and short leg in place. Mid off and Mid on are hanging back but not fully.

63.6 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, Siddle ends with an absolute ripper. This was full and just outside off, Bell pokes out to defend but the balls jags away sharply, beats the bat and goes through at a good height to the keeper

63.5 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, good length and on the off, Bell stays in the crease and defends it

63.4 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, angled in now, Bell watches it well and leaves

63.2 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, angled in again, Bell stays back to nudge it on the onside

63.1 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, good length and just outside off now, Bell hangs back to defend

62.6 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, beautifully tossed up again, Pietersen lunges out once more and is hit on the pad

62.5 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, slow through the air and outside off, Pietersen presses forward to block again

62.4 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, flatter and turning in with bounce. Pietersen was hanging back to block and inside edges it towards short leg

62.3 Lyon to Pietersen, SIX, no stopping him now. He comes down the track once more and lofts it handsomely straight down the ground. It brings up his 32nd Test fifty and 10th against Australia.

62.2 Lyon to Pietersen, SIX, Pietersen is in the mood to take on Lyon. This will be a good contest. He comes down the track and swings it with the turn over the long on fence

62.1 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, nicely floated up outside off, Pietersen lunges out to defend but the ball turns in and hits him on the front pad. Loud appeal turned down. It was hitting him outside off

61.6 Siddle to Ian Bell, FOUR, edged but it runs away to the third man fence. It pitched on a good length and straightened enough to take the edge but fortunately for Bell it went between gully and the slip cordon

61.5 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, pitched up again with a hint of movement in, Bell presses forward to defend

61.4 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, full and well outside off, Bell leaves with ease

61.3 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, pitched up again, Bell presses forward and pushes it to mid off

61.2 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, full and on the off now, Bell defends it watchfully

61.1 Siddle to Ian Bell, FOUR, Bell has done this hundreds of times before. It was slightly short and outside off. Bell gets up on hist toes, on top of the ball and punches it through cover for a boundary

60.6 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, slow and full on the off, Pietersen reaches out to defend solidly

60.5 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, floated up again, Pietersen comes down and whips this straight to mid wicket

60.4 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, nicely looped up but going straight on. Pietersen was playing for the turn but gets a soft leading edge back down the track

60.3 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, slower and straighter, Pietersen lunges out to defend

60.2 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, flatter and striaghter, Pietersen comes on the frontfoot and taps it to short leg

60.1 Lyon to Pietersen, FOUR, superb use of the feet from KP. He comes down the track, gets to the pitch and lofts it well over the man at mid off. That's just the first ball of the over and puts pressure on Lyon right away

59.6 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty, left alone watchfully

59.5 Siddle to Pietersen, 1 run, Siddle slants it in now, Pietersen whips it off his pads and down to fine leg for an easy single

59.4 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, full and outside off, Pietersen presses forward to defend solidly

59.3 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, slightly shorter now. Pietersen stands up tall and tries to flat bat it down the ground but ends up slapping it to mid off

59.2 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, very full and outside off, Pietersen strides out and punches it back to Siddle

59.1 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, good length and on the off now, Pietersen stands up to defend

58.6 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, sliding on from round the wicket, Bell stays back in the crease to block

58.5 Lyon to Pietersen, 1 run, floated on the off again, Pietersen works it wide of mid on for one more

58.4 Lyon to Pietersen, 2 runs, this was waiting to happen. KP comes down the track to take on Lyon now. He did not get to the pitch however but still goes through with the lofted shot. He ends up chipping it wide of long on for a couple

58.3 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, slow and straight now, Pietersen leans forward and defends it towards short leg

58.2 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, turning in again from outside off, Pietersen gets back and chops it towards point

58.1 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, tossed up on the middle and leg from round the wicket, Pietersen strides out to defend it down the track

57.6 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, a lot straighter this time, Bell gets behind the line to defend

57.5 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length again, Bell leans back and pushes it to mid off

57.4 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, full and on the off now, Bell leans forward and blocks it towards mid on

57.3 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bell leaves with ease

57.2 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, full and on the off again, Bell leans forward and pushes it to mid off

57.1 Siddle to Pietersen, 1 run, slightly short and outside off, Pietersen dabs it in front of point and calls for a quick single. Could have been close had Warner hit. Bell was made to stretch out to get in

Welcome back. We're ready for the next session. Siddle will start off against KP. Two slips, a gully and a short mid wicket in place.

It's been another good session for Australia. 67/2 reads the scoreline for the session. Cook batted well to get to his fifty but could not manage a bigger one. The bowling was miserly throughout and the pressure was constantly applied. KP began tentatively but has found some confidence. He's got a start holds the key for England right now. Join us in a short while to see how the next session goes.

56.6 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, pitching on off and turning in. Bell blocks watchfully and that will be lunch on day 3.

56.5 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, Lyon goes from round the wicket and keeps it just outside off, Bell stays back to defend again

56.4 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, good turn in and bounce as well but it was outside off. Bell leaves watchfully

56.3 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, a little flatter and outside off, Bell hangs back to dab it on the offside

56.2 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, nicely floated up outside off, Bell presses forward and pushes it down the track

56.1 Lyon to Pietersen, 1 run, floated outside off, Pietersen looks to drive hard and mistimes it wide of mid on for a quick single

Nathan Lyon [12.0-5-23-0] is back into the attack

This should be the last over before lunch and we will have spin.

55.6 Starc to Ian Bell, FOUR, a little fuller outside off again, Bell reaches out and drives it nicely between cover and point for another boundary. Warner continues to be heckled as he jogs up to the boundary to pick up the ball

55.5 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, Haddin goes up totally convinced there was an edge but no one joined him in appeal. It was on a good length just outside off. Bell pressed forward to defend but was beaten

55.4 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, slanted in from round the wicket, Bell gets the bat in front of the pad to push it to mid on

55.3 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, outside off once more, no shot offered by Bell

55.2 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bell covers the line and leaves

55.1 Starc to Ian Bell, no run, full and outside off from round the wicket now. Bell leaves watchfully

54.6 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, FOUR, lovely drive down the ground now. It was full and outside off, Pietersen pushed at without moving his feet too much. In fact the bottom hand came off the bat but the timing was just exquisite. Mid off had no chance of stopping that one

54.5 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, full and outside off, Pietersen pushes out and taps it to cover

54.4 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, tailing in a touch now, Pietersen presses forward to block again

54.3 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, speared into the blockhole, Pietersen jams it down the track

54.2 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, full and outside off, Pietersen lunges out to defend

54.1 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, good length and very straight, Pietersen stays behind the line to block

Ian Bell, right handed bat, comes to the crease

53.6 Starc to Alastair Cook, out Caught by Haddin!! Brilliant take from Haddin. That's as good a catch you would see any 35 year old take. Cook will consider himself a bit unlucky to be caught down the leg side. Starc had drifted onto leg and Cook glanced it fine in the air only to see Haddin fly to his right and pluck it out with one hand. Stunning catch. Alastair Cook c Haddin b Starc 62(177) [4s-7]

Starc to Alastair Cook, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

53.5 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, Starc keeps it full again. Cook punches it to short extra cover

53.4 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off, Cook moves forward to defend well

53.3 Starc to Pietersen, 1 run, Starc pitches this a little back. Pietersen does not hold back from pulling. It got a little high on him though and he had to pick it from way outside off as well. Ends up skying it in the vacant area in front of deep mid wicket

53.2 Starc to Pietersen, no run, on a good length and outside off, Pietersen stands up tall and dabs it to short cover

53.1 Starc to Alastair Cook, 1 run, full and outside off, Cook moves forward and taps it between cover and point for a quick single

52.6 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, pitched up and outside off again, Pietersen lifts the bat over his head to let it go

52.5 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, full and just outside off, Pietersen leans forward to defend well

52.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, 1 run, dug in short by Ryan Harris. Cook rocks back and pulls it into the ground and fine leg moves across to stop it

52.3 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, pitched up again and outside off, Cook presses forward and dabs it to mid off

52.2 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, full and way outside off, no shot offered

52.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, on the middle and leg from Harris. Cook works it softly through mid wicket for an easy two

Ryan Harris [11.0-3-23-1] is back into the attack

51.6 Starc to Pietersen, no run, full and outside off once again. KP watches the keeper take it

51.5 Starc to Pietersen, no run, angled across once again, left alone patiently by Pietersen

51.4 Starc to Pietersen, no run, this was in the slot for the drive. Full and outside off. KP connects well but it goes straight to short extra cover

51.3 Starc to Pietersen, no run, starting on middle and leg now, Pietersen watches it closely and pushes it with a straight bat to mid on

51.2 Starc to Pietersen, no run, way outside off but not full enough for the drive. KP leaves

51.1 Starc to Alastair Cook, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Cook turns it down to fine leg for an easy single

50.6 Shane Watson to Pietersen, 2 runs, speared into middle stump by Watson. KP walks down the track and tries to flick but gets a thickish inside edge and it rolls down to fine leg

50.5 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, full and straight, Pietersen comes on the frontfoot to defend

50.4 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Pietersen leans forward to defend

50.3 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, 1 run, dug in short by Watson and it climbs up steeply. Cook goes for the pull but does not time it well. He ends up playing it wide of mid wicket

50.2 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, Cook pushes it to short extra cover

50.1 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, Shane Watson keeps it well outside off, left alone with ease

49.6 Starc to Pietersen, FOUR, similar to the previous delivery but KP finds the gap this time. It was a touch too full outside off. Pietersen leans into the drive and sends it screeching past point. He's finding his touch slowly but surely

49.5 Starc to Pietersen, no run, full again and outside off, Pietersen reaches out to drive but finds point

49.4 Starc to Pietersen, no run, just outside off now, Pietersen plays it very late and dabs it to gully

49.3 Starc to Pietersen, no run, full and on the middle and leg now, Pietersen punches it along the ground to mid on

49.2 Starc to Pietersen, no run, Starc goes full and way outside off, left alone by KP

49.1 Starc to Pietersen, no run, on a good length and straight again, Pietersen defends it watchfully from the crease

48.6 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and still well outside off. Cook shoulders arms

48.5 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, a little fuller and straight again, Cook knocks it to mid on once more

48.4 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, much straighter in line. Cook stands up tall and knocks it to mid on

48.1 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off again, Cook punches it towards extra cover

47.6 Starc to Pietersen, no run, very loud appeal for LBW turned down. No review as well. It was speared in full and straight, possibly pitching outside leg. Pietersen missed the flick and is hit low on the pad.

47.5 Starc to Pietersen, 2 runs, on the middle and leg, Pietersen flicks it off his hips down to fine leg

47.4 Starc to Pietersen, FOUR, much more confident this time. Not too short but KP hangs back and pulls this much straighter between long on and mid wicket for another boundary. The cheers quickly turn into boos as Warner runs up to pick the ball

47.3 Starc to Pietersen, FOUR, the line remained well outside off but the length was shorter. That allowed KP that extra bit of time to get back and pull well. There was a deep mid wicket in place but he thumped this well wide of that fielder

47.2 Starc to Pietersen, no run, good length and on the off now, Pietersen comes on the frontfoot to block well

47.1 Starc to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off, Pietersen leans forward and pushes it to mid off

46.2 Shane Watson to Pietersen, 5 runs, Warner has a shy at the stumps after KP knocked this wide of cover. Worth a try as KP would have been out had he hit the stumps. Rogers was backing up but he makes a mess of it and concedes a boundary. Watson is not impressed but the crowd loves it

46.1 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, 3 runs, Shane Watson gets off the mark. You did not read that wrong. That's the first runs off Watson's bowling in this innings. He bowled 5 maiden overs before this. Drifitng onto leg and Cook helped it off his pads to deep mid wicket

Shane Watson [5.0-5-0-0] is back into the attack

Pietersen's record at Old Trafford is his worst at any Test venue in England. Well trust KP to hate OT. He's a Chelsea fan afterall.

45.6 Starc to Pietersen, no run, good length and just outside off, Pietersen stays in the crease and blocks

45.5 Starc to Pietersen, no run, slanted across again, Pietersen continues to leave

45.4 Starc to Pietersen, no run, angled well outside off again, Pietersen continues to leave

There's a plan in place to get KP to drive away from his body. He's been restrained so far.

45.3 Starc to Pietersen, no run, angled well outside off again, Pietersen continues to leave

45.2 Starc to Pietersen, no run, slanted across from over the wicket, Pietersen watches it closely and shoulders arms

45.1 Starc to Pietersen, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Pietersen gets up tall and taps it to cover

Here's a tweet put up by us that's worth sharing here as well: Pietersen's record at Old Trafford before today's innings: 6 matches, 274 runs, highest 68, average 34.25. Very modest

44.6 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, full and on the middle and leg now, Cook comes on the frontfoot and punches it to mid on

44.5 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, going on straight from round the wicket once more. Cook lunges out to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pad once more. There was a muted appeal for LBW but was quickly turned down

44.4 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, the arm ball now, Cook tries to whip it on the onside but gets a bit of an inside edge onto his thigh

44.3 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, sliding on now from round the wicket, Cook gets back to punch it to point

44.2 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up full, Cook taps it to short cover

44.1 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, floated on middle stump from round the wicket, Cook reaches out to defend well

43.6 Starc to Pietersen, no run, another loose shot from KP. This time he throws the bat way away from his body in an attempt to drive through cover but misses

43.5 Starc to Pietersen, no run, pitched up outside off again, Pietersen leans forward and pushes it to cover

43.4 Starc to Alastair Cook, 1 run, full and on the leg now, Cook turns it off his pads and down to fine leg for just a single

43.3 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, very straight in line once more. Cook stays back in the crease to defend it

43.2 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, full and on the leg to Cook. He flicks well but is stopped well at short mid wicket

43.1 Starc to Pietersen, 1 run, full and angled across from over the wicket, Pietersen gets it on the outside half of the bat and it rolls wide of point for one

Mitchell Starc [5.0-2-8-0] is back into the attack

Bowling change at both ends now.

42.6 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, on the middle and leg once more, Cook turns it straight to the fielder at mid wicket

42.5 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, drifting onto leg now, Cook tries to turn it on the onside but gets a soft leading edge towards the bowler

41.4 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, full and outside off, Pietersen lunges out to block well

41.3 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, no short leg and KP will be thanking his stars that there wasn't one. This ball kicked up off a good length and took the inside edge before lobbing up on the onside as KP pressed out

41.2 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, full and straight now, Pietersen moves forward and pushes it to mid on

41.1 Siddle to Pietersen, FOUR, poor bowling from Siddle. It was on the leg. Pietersen glances it to the fine leg fence and that takes some pressure off him early on

40.6 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, full and way outside off now. This time it's Cook's turn to play a loose drive. The ball goes under the bat as he misses

40.5 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, full and outside off, Cook pushes out past mid off and that gives Cook his 31st Test fifty. It's also his 5th against Australia. He's taking a leaf out of Clarke's book and is gritting it out against some good bowling

40.4 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, 1 run, Ryan Harris gets this one swerving into the blockhole. Pietersen just about manages to save his toe and gets a thick inside edge behind square on the onside. Gets off strike as well

Two slips, two men catching at mid wicket and a gully.

40.3 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off again, Pietersen pushes out at it awkwardly and gets a thick inside edge towards mid wicket

Cook walks up to have a quick chat with KP now.

40.2 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, nipping away this time outside off, Pietersen was looking to play this one as well but pulls his bat away late

40.1 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, nervy start for KP. He pokes out at a delivery wide outside off and is beaten. Lots of sighs in disbelief around the wicket

39.6 Siddle to Alastair Cook, FOUR, Siddle keeps it full and outside off and this time Cook goes for the drive. Plays it gloriously through extra cover and brings some cheer across the ground

39.5 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, outside off once more, Cook continues to leave

39.4 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, full and just outside off again, Cook defends it solidly

39.3 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, Siddle keeps it well outside off once more. No shot offered

39.2 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, full and well outside off again, Cook leaves once more

39.1 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off now, Cook shoulders arms

Kevin Pietersen, right handed bat, comes to the crease

38.6 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, out Caught by Michael Clarke!! Ryan Harris strikes and this is a big wicket for Australia early in the day. The line was just outside off. The length was perfect and Trott prodded out from the crease. The ball bounces a touch extra and takes the shoulder of the bat and goes low to Clarke at 2nd slip. He takes it easily and Harris is delighted. Jonathan Trott c Michael Clarke b Ryan Harris 5(32)

Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

38.5 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, pitched up again, Trott punches it straight down the track

38.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Ryan Harris fires it into middle and leg, Cook nudges it to the left of mid on for a quick single again

36.3 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off now, Cook leaves once again

36.2 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, dug in short by Ryan Harris and outside off too. Cook was looking for the pull but it goes just under the bat. He seemed to have misjudged the bounce on that one

36.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, full and straight now, Cook gets the bat in front and protects his pad

35.6 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, on a good length and straight, Trott shuffles and tries to whip it on the onside but misses and is hit on the thigh

35.5 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, Siddle grins after bowling a slower ball. The direction was awry though. Too far outside off and Trott leaves with ease

35.4 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, full and on the off now, Trott punches it down the track where Siddle leaps up to stop it

35.3 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, 2 runs, straight in line from over the wicket, Trott works it away behind square on the onside and pushes hard to get the 2nd run

35.2 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, Siddle bends his back for the short ball and Trott ducks under. It flies just over the helmet

35.1 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, full and just outside off, Trott taps it towards point

34.6 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, a lot more straighter in line, Cook nudges it to mid wicket now

34.5 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, good length and just outside off, Cook continues to defend

34.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, just outside off again, Cook gets back this time to block

34.3 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, similar to the previous delivery, just outside off and blocked well

34.2 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, full and on the off now, Cook presses forward and blocks with a straight bat

34.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, slanted across again and outside off, no shot offered by Cook

33.6 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, good length and very straight, Trott gets behind the line to defend

Yesterday Australia had two men in catching positions in the mid wicket region for Trott. Looks like they are persisting with that plan.

33.5 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, on a good length and just outside off now. Trott gets right behind the line to defend

33.4 Siddle to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Siddle keeps it full once more. This time Cook reaches out and pushes it wide of cover for one

33.3 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, Cook gets a good stride out this time around and blocks this one just outside off again

33.2 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, superb line this time. It was very full meaning that Cook had to play. It pitches on off and jags away to miss the outside edge by a whisker. Good bowling

33.1 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Cook stays in the crease and blocks it on the offside

32.6 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Cook was a little hesitant to take a sharp single yesterday but not so today. He dabs this to the left of point and was off the blocks in a hurry. Makes it with ease

32.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, FOUR, it's a pretty loud crowd on the weekend and they loved this. Ryan Harris went too full and on the pads. That's bread and butter for Cook. He flicks it superbly between mid wicket and mid on for the first boundary of the day

32.3 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, outside off once more, no shot offered

32.2 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off, Cook plays this one and dabs it to gully

32.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, just outside off, Cook stays still in the crease and leaves

31.6 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, full and on the off, Trott defends it watchfully back down the track

31.5 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, full and well outside off again, no shot offered by Trott

31.4 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, good length and well outside off, Trott leaves easily

31.3 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, good lines from Siddle. This was in the corridor of uncertainty. Trott had to play at it but it moves away a shade outside off to beat the outside edge

31.2 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, good length and on the off, Trott is squared up a touch and gets a leading edge on the offside

31.1 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, good length and on the off now, Trott gets behind the line and defends it

Peter Siddle [5.0-1-7-2] is back into the attack

30.6 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, pitched up outside off once more, Cook continues to leave

30.4 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, leg byes, 1 run, on the leg this time, it grazes Trott's thigh on the way to fine leg

30.3 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, full toss now, Trott pats it to cover

30.2 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, full and sliding down the leg, Trott misses the flick

30.1 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Trott squeezes it towards the off-side

Hello, and a warm welcome to one and all for Day 3 of the 3rd Ashes Test. Australia have continued their dominance in this test. After piling up a massive 527/7 dec, they struck two early blows to reduce the hosts to 52/2 at stumps. Alastair Cook was troubled by the Aussie bowlers, but he managed to grit it out to remain unbeaten on 36. The English middle order has not been put under pressure in the series so far, today will be the day when the Australian bowlers will come hard at them. Action starts in 5 minutes..

It's been a good day for Australia. Clarke started well to grind out a gritty 187. The lower order helped them stretch the score to over 500. The confidence seemed to have rubbed off on the bowlers as well. They began in earnest but Cook and Root kept them at bay for quite a bit. Nathan Lyon was spewing venom when he came on but that was seen off by the openers. Peter Siddle was introduced only in the 22nd over of the innings but he managed to pluck out 2 crucial wickets to make it a very good day for the visitors. A lot left to play for tomorrow. Join us again to see how it pans out. Cheers and goodbye until then.

29.6 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, Siddle keeps it outside off again and Cook leaves comfortably. That's stumps on day 2.

Last ball of the day coming up. Siddle is coming from round the wicket. They're delaying it on purpose

29.5 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, on the fuller side and outside off again, left alone

29.4 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, full and angled outside off now, Cook leaves with ease

29.3 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, 1 run, Siddle drifts on the middle and leg, Trott works it down to fine leg for one

29.2 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, edged but falls just short of Clarke at 2nd slip. This straightened from just outside off, Trott got a genuine edge on that one but it lands in front of the Australian skipper. He's very lucky

29.1 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, good length and outside off, Trott does not offer a shot

28.6 Lyon to Jonathan Trott, 1 run, run out chance missed. Trott tapped this length delivery not too far away from square leg and calls for a quick single. Cook was late to get going but Warner was very quick. He has a shy at the striker's end and does not miss by much. Haddin did not collect the throw for some reason

28.4 Lyon to Jonathan Trott, no run, given a lot of air outside off, Trott comes out to drive but mistimes it to mid on

28.3 Lyon to Jonathan Trott, no run, turning in from outside off, Trott gets right back to tap it to mid wicket

28.2 Lyon to Alastair Cook, 1 run, sliding on, Cook gets right back and works it through square leg for just a single

28.1 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, flat, pitching on middle and leg and turning away. Cook is hit on the back thigh

Replays for the Bresnan dismissal show that he actually missed the ball by quite a bit. Confounding that he did not review that one. System failure or player's fault? The DRS debate will never end by the looks of it.

27.5 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, pitched up and on the off, Trott punches it down the track again

27.4 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, Siddle starts with a full, straight delivery. Trott punches it with a straight bat and back to Siddle

Jonathan Trott, right handed bat, comes to the crease

27.3 Siddle to Bresnan, out Caught by Haddin!! The nigh-watchman goes but was there bat at all? Initial replays show that Bresnan missed the pull and the ball actually grazed his thigh on the way to the keeper. On first sight it seemed that there was a bit of inside edge. Bresnan himself was unsure. Can't fathom why though. Nevertheless the night-watchman tactic has gone down the drain. Siddle is turning it on to make it a good day for the Aussies. Bresnan c Haddin b Siddle 1(15)

Siddle to Bresnan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Bresnan has been given out caught behind. He talks with Cook but no review!

27.2 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, full and outside off, Bresnan taps it to gully

27.1 Siddle to Alastair Cook, 1 run, full and on the middle and leg now, Cook works it softly through mid wicket for a quick single

26.6 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, pitched up again, Bresnan reaches out and turns it behind square on the onside

26.5 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, loud appeal turned down. This was turning in sharply from outside off. Bresnan plonked his foot out and the ball lobbed off the pad and past silly point. No bat on that and it was striking him outside off

26.4 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, slow and on the middle and leg, Bresnan pats it to mid wicket

26.3 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, flat and turning in, Bresnan taps it to mid wicket

26.2 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, flat and full, Bresnan plays it back down the track

26.1 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, on the middle and leg, Bresnan nudges it to mid wicket

Nathan Lyon [8.0-3-19-0] is back into the attack

25.6 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, straight in line, Cook pushes it back to Siddle

25.5 Siddle to Bresnan, 1 run, on a good length outside off, Bresnan punches it wide of cover for a quick single

25.4 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, full and slanted in, Bresnan punches it hard to mid on

25.3 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, well outside off and no shot offered once more

25.2 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, good length and outside off, Bresnan gets back and dabs it to gully

Three slips, a gully and a short leg in place now.

25.1 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, moving away outside off now, Bresnan stays back and lifts the bat over his head

24.6 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Cook taps it to mid wicket. Still no run off Shane Watson

24.5 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, on the off again, Cook hops up and plays it down the track

24.4 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, slightly short again, Cook punches it to point

24.3 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off, Cook punches it straight to the fielder at mid off

24.2 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length again, Cook stands up tall to defend

23.6 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty, Bresnan leaves watchfully

23.5 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, full and outside off from Siddle, Bresnan leaves with ease

Tim Bresnan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

No more night-watchman duties for Anderson while Bresnan is around by the looks of it.

23.4 Siddle to Root, out Caught by Haddin!! Siddle gets the breakthrough the Australianas were craving. It was on a perfect length from Siddle. He angled it in from slightly wide of the crease, lands it on off and gets it to straighten just enough to take a faint edge. Root falls after battling it out for quite a while. Root c Haddin b Siddle 8(57) [4s-1]

Siddle to Root, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

23.3 Siddle to Root, no run, outside off, Root stands up tall and punches it to extra cover

23.2 Siddle to Root, no run, slightly short and outside off, Root punches it off the backfoot to cover

23.1 Siddle to Root, no run, good length and just outside off, Root gets back and taps it to cover

22.6 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, wide outside off again, Cook reaches out and cuts straight to point

22.4 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, full and down the leg side now. Cook misses the glance

22.3 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, loud appeal for LBW but it is turned down. Haddin suggests that it was pitching outside. That's right as well. It was full, pitching outside and hit Cook low on the front pad

22.2 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, Shane Watson goes well outside off. Cook tries to cut but does not make connection

22.1 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off, Cook leaves with ease

Shane Watson [3.0-3-0-0] is back into the attack

21.6 Siddle to Root, no run, good length and outside off, Root blocks it towards point

21.5 Siddle to Root, no run, good length and very straight, Root hangs back to defend

21.4 Siddle to Root, no run, now it hits one off the marks outside off and shoots through very low. Root is lucky that it was not in line with the stumps

21.3 Siddle to Root, no run, Siddle finds his line now. Just outside off and moving away as well. Root was looking to defend but is done in by the away movement

21.2 Siddle to Root, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Root stands up tall to defend

21.1 Siddle to Root, FOUR, Siddle begins with a short delivery, Root gets back and pulls it easily to the mid wicket fence. Poor start for Siddle

Peter Siddle, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Siddle finally gets a look in. The two openers have been very dogged and seen off a tough spell of bowling.

20.6 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up on middle now, Cook gets the bat in front of pads to block

20.5 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, slow and on the middle and leg, Cook turns it to mid wicket

20.4 Lyon to Alastair Cook, FOUR, sliding on outside off, Cook gets right back and cuts it late to the third man boundary. He's gaining in confidence

20.3 Lyon to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, pitched up again, Cook pushes it through cover for an easy couple

19.5 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, full and on the off, Root presses forward to block once again

19.4 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, full and outside off, Root drives but straight to the fielder at cover

19.3 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, full and straight, Root punches it straight to mid on

19.2 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, angled in again. Root stands up tall to block

19.1 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, angled in, Root gets right behind the line to block it

18.6 Lyon to Alastair Cook, FOUR, turning away again and outside off, Cook gets back to cut but gets a thick outside edge down to the third man boundary

18.5 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, slightly short again, Cook gets back to cut but finds the man at point

18.4 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, pushed a lot fuller, Cook moves out and plays it to cover

18.3 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, slightly short and outside off, Cook gets back and chops it to point

18.2 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up very full and on the middle and leg, Cook dabs it to mid wicket

18.1 Lyon to Root, 3 runs, flighted outside off, Root gets to the pitch and drives it through extra cover for an easy three

17.6 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, full again, Cook presses forward to push it down the track. Harris plucks it out and has a shy at the stumps but hits Cook's boots. The crowd does not like that

17.5 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, on the off, Cook gets behind the line to block well

17.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, good length and just outside off, Cook gets right back to defend

17.3 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, Cook pushes out too much and ends up playing outside the line. The ball misses the inside edge

16.2 Lyon to Root, no run, turning in from well outside off, Root jumps out and shoulders arms

16.1 Lyon to Root, no run, tossed up well outside off, Root reaches out and drives it to cover

A slip, a leg slip and a short leg in now.

Drinks are on the field now.

15.6 Starc to Alastair Cook, leg byes, FOUR, Starc drifts on the leg now. Cook misses the flick but the ball kisses his thigh and rolls down to the fine leg fence

15.5 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, dragged a little short. Cook was too eager to pull but the timing goes for a toss. He ends up chopping it to mid wicket

15.4 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, good length and just outside off, Cook taps it in front of point

15.3 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, good length and very straight now, Cook defends it on the onside

15.2 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, another superb take from Haddin. Starc got his line completely awry and bangs this short one down the leg side. Haddin dives up and to his right to dunk the ball down with his right hand

15.1 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, full and just outside off, Cook moves forward to block

14.6 Lyon to Root, no run, tossed up once more, pitching outside off and turning in sharply. Root is hit on the thigh

14.5 Lyon to Root, no run, floated well outside off now, Root gets right back to defend watchfully

14.4 Lyon to Root, no run, nice loop once again, pitching just outside off and snaking in to catch the inside edge. It goes wide of short leg

14.3 Lyon to Root, no run, turning in from outside off now, Root gets right back to defend

14.2 Lyon to Alastair Cook, 1 run, bowled very slow through the air agina, going straight on as well. Cook lunges out and presses hit bat out only to get an inside edge past short leg

14.1 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, slow turn outside off, Cook gets back and dabs it on the offside

13.6 Starc to Root, no run, very close to the off stump now, Root covers the line well and shoulders arms

13.5 Starc to Alastair Cook, 1 run, slightly short and outside off, Cook stands up tall and dabs it through cover for one

13.4 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, full and straight, Cook pushes it back down the track

13.3 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Cook stands up tall and pushes it to cover

13.2 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, slight drift away now from a good length. Cook gets a thick inside edge onto his pad. It rolls just beyond the leg stump

13.1 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, good length and just outside off, Cook shoulders arms

Mitchell Starc [3.0-1-7-0] is back into the attack

Lyon is bowling quite beautifully at the moment. Turn, bounce and troubling both batsmen.

Lyon is bowling quite beautifully at the moment. Turn, bounce and troubling both batsmen.

12.6 Lyon to Root, no run, beautifully drifted outside off and turning in sharply as well. Root brings the bat down late and is hit on the thigh

12.5 Lyon to Root, no run, slow and on the off, Root reaches out to block

12.4 Lyon to Root, no run, nicely given air outside off again, Root comes down the track to drive but gets a soft leading edge onto the pad. It lobs beyond the man at slip

10.1 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, slightly short and outside off, Cook cuts and straight to point

9.6 Shane Watson to Root, no run, slightly short but still outside off, left alone

9.5 Shane Watson to Root, no run, good length and on the off again, Root blocks from the crease

9.4 Shane Watson to Root, no run, dug in short by Shane Watson. Root ducks under quickly

9.3 Shane Watson to Root, no run, good length and on the off now, Root defends it solidly from the crease

9.2 Shane Watson to Root, no run, full and sliding down the leg side this time, Root tries to flick but misses

9.1 Shane Watson to Root, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Root leaves

8.6 Lyon to Alastair Cook, FOUR, slightly short and outside off now, Cook gets right back to cut. He played it in the air but it lands just in front of point. Warner dived forward to try to take the catch but it falls well short and runs through to the boundary

8.5 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, sliding on a little low now, Cook pushes it down the track

8.4 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, turn and bounce once again. This was outside off, Cook tries to cut but is beaten once more. Lyon is causing some worries for the England skipper

8.3 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, flat and turning away again. Some extra bounce as well. Cook adjusts and dabs it to point

8.2 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, big turn again and that beats Cook. He was forced to move forward to block. It pitches on middle and off but turns away to beat the bat

8.1 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, flat and on the middle and leg from round the wicket, Cook taps it past the man at short leg

7.6 Shane Watson to Root, no run, darting in off the seam now. From a good length as well and has Root hopping as he's hit on the thigh. Good ball that

7.5 Shane Watson to Root, no run, a lot fuller this time, Root presses forward and pushes it to cover

7.4 Shane Watson to Root, no run, just outside off once more, Root leaves with ease

7.3 Shane Watson to Root, no run, full and straight again, Root plays it back down the track

7.2 Shane Watson to Root, no run, on a good length and outside off, Root stands up tall and punches it to point

7.1 Shane Watson to Root, no run, full and straight, Root watches it well and defends it

Shane Watson, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Double change. Clarke is not waiting for things to happen.

6.6 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, pushed through once more, Cook continues to block

6.4 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, full and on the off, Cook leans forward to defend

6.3 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, was that a chance? Yes certainly was. Beautifully bowled by Lyon. It pitched on off, turned away, took the edge and lobbed off Haddin's leg. Clarke, at slip, was very slow to react and does not get there in time. He was losing balance as well

6.2 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up on the off, Cook lunges out to defend

6.1 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off, Cook pushes it towards point

Nathan Lyon, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Just 6 overs in and we have spin. That's interesting and a surprise, probably to Cook and Root as well.

5.6 Starc to Alastair Cook, 1 run, the radar is right finally. A little full and on middle stump. Cook prods tentatively and gets a thick inside edge down to fine leg

5.5 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and on the off again, Cook hops up and defends it

5.4 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, angled in from over the wicket, Cook taps it to mid wicket

5.3 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, good length and straight, Cook defends it from the crease

5.2 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, Starc angles this one in but gets the line awry. It goes down the leg side

5.1 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, full and straight, Cook plays it back down the track

4.6 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, full and on the off again, Root presses forward to block

4.5 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, 1 run, full and straight, Cook turns it gently between mid wicket and mid on for a quick single

4.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, angled outside off from over the wicket, left alone by Cook

4.3 Ryan Harris to Root, 1 run, the old one-two. Ryan Harris darts this one in after taking the previous two away. Root is upto it though. He nudges it through mid wicket for one

4.2 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, fuller this time but the movement away remains. Root leaves once again

4.1 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, Ryan Harris rips this one across Root. Jags away after pitching just outside off. Root keeps the bat close to his body and lets it go

3.6 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and moving away but too far outside off this time to interest Cook

3.5 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, bending away once more. Cook plays this away from the body but dabs it to point

3.4 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, full and straight now, Cook defends it from the crease

3.3 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, on the off, Cook gets right behind the line to block this one

3.2 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, Starc goes full and on the middle and leg, Cook pushes it towards mid on

2.6 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, speared in from over the wicket, Root was getting behind the line to defend but gets an inside edge onto his thigh. The ball lobs up in front of square leg

2.5 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, very full and straight, Root watches it well and punches it to mid on

2.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, 3 runs, Ryan Harris drifts onto leg once again, Cook works it away through square leg. Starc runs across from fine leg and tries to push it in after sliding but only deflects it clumisly towards the boundary once again. He still manages to recover quickly and stop it with his other hand

2.2 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, FOUR, Ryan Harris is looking to bend it back in. This time he drifts onto leg though and Cook flicks it away comfortably to the square leg boundary

2.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, brilliant take down the leg by Haddin. This was pitched up on the leg and the keeper would have been blinded for a second. Haddin still flies to his right to take it one-handed

1.6 Starc to Alastair Cook, 1 run, good length again, Cook gets back, dabs it in front of cover and pushes himself for a quick single. Good running

1.5 Starc to Alastair Cook, FOUR, lot of width outside off. Cook reaches out and squeezes it past point for his first boundary. That was neatly played

1.4 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, slanted in this time. Cook gets up tall and dabs it in front of mid wicket

1.3 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, on the off now. Cook opens the face and guides it to point

1.2 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, closer to the off stump now but Cook is able to leave once more with ease

1.2 Starc to Alastair Cook, no ball, swinging away but line is well outside off this time. Cook shoulders arms but Starc has overstepped

1.1 Starc to Alastair Cook, no run, Starc finds his rhythm right away. Perfectly darted in on a good length. Lands on off and swerves away to beat the bat. Cook is just lucky that he did not nick it

Mitchell Starc, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, good length and on the off to Root. He stays in the crease and blocks

0.5 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, 1 run, full and moving in a shade. Cook nudges it between mid wicket and mid on for a quick single

0.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off, Cook continues to leave

0.3 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, Ryan Harris attacks the stumps now. Cook hangs back in the crease and defends it

0.2 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, very similar to the previous delivery. Outside off once more and it is left alone

0.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, Ryan Harris keeps it full and well outside off. Cook leaves with ease

Alastair Cook and Root are at the crease. Alastair Cook is on strike. Ryan Harris will open the attack

Welcome back. Three slips and a gully in place.

Australia have declared. Not sure why they came out after tea. Maybe it was just to give the England players very little rest. Ed Cowan is out on the field already doing some stretches. It's been hard work for the English players. Cook and co will have very little time to recover. The pitch is still good for batting and we'll see how they go about it in just a short while.

145.6 Root to Starc, 1 run, pushed through quick, Starc punches it down to long on and ambles across for one

145.5 Root to Starc, no run, flat and full, Starc tries to swing it on the onside but gets an inside edge onto his pad

145.4 Root to Haddin, 1 run, flat and turning in from round the wicket, Haddin works it off his pad and down to fine leg

145.3 Root to Starc, 1 run, pushed through a little quicker now, Starc stays in the crease and punches it down to long on. The runs are coming very easily

145.2 Root to Starc, no run, Starc is just not able to get hold of that slog sweep. This time it rolls along the ground to mid wicket

145.1 Root to Starc, no run, going on straight from round the wicket, Starc nudges it to mid wicket

144.6 Swann to Haddin, no run, going on straight, Haddin gets back and pushes it down the track

144.5 Swann to Haddin, no run, pitching outside off and turning in slowly, Haddin gets back and pushes it to cover

144.4 Swann to Haddin, no run, flat and going on straight, Haddin punches it back to Swann

144.3 Swann to Starc, 1 run, going on straight from round the wicket, Starc gets back and punches it down to long on for just a single

144.2 Swann to Haddin, 1 run, drifting onto leg again, Haddin gets deep in the crease and works it behind square on the onside

144.1 Swann to Starc, 1 run, sliding on from round the wicket, Starc stays in the crease and nudges it to deep square leg

143.6 Root to Starc, 1 run, Starc has been very lucky throughout the over. This time he tries another lofted shot but the ball lobs up off the leading edge and falls in the big, vacant area in front of sweeper cover. He's riding his luck well

143.5 Root to Starc, 2 runs, sliding onto leg now, Starc works it wide of fine leg again for two more

143.4 Root to Starc, 2 runs, top-edges sweep once again. This one falls in front of deep backward square leg and Starc comes back for the 2nd

143.3 Root to Starc, no run, bowled flatter this time, Starc tries to sweep but gets an inside edge onto his pad

143.2 Root to Starc, 2 runs, tossed up outside off, Starc leans out and chips it wide of long off

143.1 Root to Starc, no run, very loud appeal for LBW to begin with. This was very full from round the wicket, Starc was going for the slog sweep but missed and was hit low on the front pad. The angle was probably taking it down the leg side

Joe Root [2.0-0-8-0] is back into the attack

142.6 Swann to Haddin, 2 runs, flat and on the leg once more, Haddin glances this down to fine leg for two more

142.5 Swann to Haddin, FOUR, poor delivery and Haddin manages to put it away. A long hop outside leg. Haddin was almost too early into the pull

142.4 Swann to Starc, 1 run, top-edged but it lands safe. Starc was looking to launch this over the mid wicket fence. The ball was flat though and there was some extra bounce. Root came sprinting in but does not get there in time

142.3 Swann to Starc, no run, flat and on the off, Starc gets right back and plays it back down the track

142.2 Swann to Starc, no run, sliding on outside off now, Starc gets back and dabs it to point

142.1 Swann to Starc, no run, slow and outside off from round the wicket, Starc gets back and pushes it back down the track

Just one slip in place and a well spread out field as well.

Right so no declaration. Starc and Haddin will continue to bat on. For how long though?

Australia are in a commanding position. 115/2 were the returns for the visitors. Clarke missed out on his double ton and Siddle fell early but Haddin and Starc made fifties to prolong England's agony. Swann managed his 17th five wicket haul in Test cricket. Will Australia bat further after tea? Join us in a short while..

141.6 Bresnan to Haddin, no run, swing and a miss, this was full and wide from Bresnan, Haddin threw his bat at that and missed. That will be tea on Day 2

141.5 Bresnan to Haddin, no run, the slower ball from Bresnan, Haddin gets forward and defends it

141.4 Bresnan to Starc, 1 run, full and on off, Starc gets forward and drives it to long off for a single

141.3 Bresnan to Starc, FOUR, 3rd Test fifty for Starc , Bresnan bangs one short and just outside off, Starc rocks back and pulls it wide of mid-wicket for a boundary. Clarke is thrilled with his effort as he raises his hand in applause

141.3 Bresnan to Starc, wide, the slower ball bouncer from Bresnan, ends up going way over Starc's head, wide called

141.2 Bresnan to Starc, FOUR, 500 up for Australia, this was full and on off, Starc frees his arms and drives it wide of mid-on, beats the fielder out there and races away to the fence

141.1 Bresnan to Starc, no run, short and wide from Bresnan, Starc looks to cut and misses

140.6 Anderson to Haddin, no run, full and on off, Haddin punches it back towards the bowler

140.5 Anderson to Haddin, 2 runs, nicely played by Haddin, this was banged in short and just outside off, Haddin rocks across and pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace

140.4 Anderson to Haddin, no run, Anderson bangs one short and on the stumps, Haddin drops his wrists and lets it go

140.3 Anderson to Haddin, no run, the reverse swinging yorker from Anderson, Haddin watches it all along and digs it out

140.2 Anderson to Haddin, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Haddin runs it down towards point

140.1 Anderson to Haddin, no run, tad fuller and in that channel just outside off, Haddin shuffles across and defends it

139.6 Bresnan to Haddin, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, Haddin runs it down towards third man for a single

139.5 Bresnan to Haddin, no run, short and wide from Bresnan, a poor bouncer, left alone

139.4 Bresnan to Starc, 1 run, Bresnan strays one on Starc's pads, tucked behind square for a single

139.3 Bresnan to Haddin, 1 run, the slower ball from Bresnan, Haddin waits on it and punches it to long off for a single

139.2 Bresnan to Starc, 1 run, Bresnan bangs one short and just outside off, Starc swivels across and pulls it wide of mid-wicket for a single

139.1 Bresnan to Starc, no run, on a length and just outside off, Starc gets behind the line and defends it

138.6 Anderson to Starc, 1 run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, Starc slaps it to long off for a single

138.5 Anderson to Haddin, 1 run, on a length and on the hips, Haddin jabs it wide of mid-wicket for a single

138.4 Anderson to Haddin, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Haddin gets behind the line and defends it

138.3 Anderson to Starc, 1 run, too straight from Anderson, Starc flicks it towards long leg for a single

138.2 Anderson to Starc, 2 runs, length ball on the pads, Starc clips it behind square, runs well and gets back for the second run

138.1 Anderson to Starc, no run, short of a length and on middle, Starc gets across and defends it

137.6 Bresnan to Haddin, no run, full and on off, Haddin gets forward and drives it back towards the bowler

137.5 Bresnan to Starc, leg byes, 1 run, loud shout for LBW, this one nipped back in from middle, Starc was looking to flick and missed, gets struck high on the thigh pad. Only Bresnan was interested, no one else supported him

137.4 Bresnan to Starc, no run, another short ball from Bresnan, Starc watches it all along as it sails through to the keeper

137.3 Bresnan to Starc, no run, Bresnan bangs one short and on the stumps, Starc looks to pull and misses

137.2 Bresnan to Haddin, 1 run, width from Bresnan, Haddin gets on top of the bounce and cuts it to sweeper cover for a run

137.1 Bresnan to Haddin, no run, full and just outside off, Haddin gets across and defends it towards backward point

136.6 Anderson to Starc, no run, on a good length outside off and shaping away, Starc has a feel for that and misses

136.5 Anderson to Starc, FOUR, lovely shot, this was full and on off, Starc presents a straight bat and drives it past the fielder at mid-on, the fielder dives over the ball and allows it to go through

136.4 Anderson to Starc, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Starc gets forward and defends it towards mid-off

136.3 Anderson to Starc, no run, good leave from Starc, short of a length and just on off, Starc watches it all along and lets it go, the ball flies over the top of the stumps

136.2 Anderson to Haddin, 1 run, short and just outside off, Haddin swivels across and pulls it past square leg for a single

136.1 Anderson to Haddin, no run, length ball from Anderson, pitches and gets it to shape away slightly, Haddin has a big mow and misses

James Anderson [30.0-6-104-0] is back into the attack

Swann is walking off the field, he has had a long spell since lunch.

135.6 Bresnan to Haddin, 1 run, 12th Test fifty for Haddin , his 6th against England. This was short and wide from Bresnan, Haddin runs it down towards third man, raises his bat and soaks in the admiration from the dressing room and the crowd

135.5 Bresnan to Haddin, no run, Bresnan bangs one short and sends it sailing over Haddin, he swivels across and lets it go

135.4 Bresnan to Starc, 1 run, Bresnan comes from round the wicket and drifts one onto Starc's pads, clipped behind square for a single

135.3 Bresnan to Starc, FOUR, clubbed, length ball from Bresnan, right in the hitting zone for Starc, he gets forward and drils it through the legs of Haddin. No chance for the fielder in the ring

135.2 Bresnan to Haddin, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, Haddin leans into the drive and gets it straight to cover

135.1 Bresnan to Starc, 1 run, length ball on the pads, Starc clips it in front of mid-wicket, runs the first and thinks about a second run, decides against it in the end

134.6 Swann to Haddin, no run, Swann tosses one on the pads, nudged in front of square for a single

134.5 Swann to Starc, 1 run, slower and on off, Starc gets forward and eases it to mid-off for a single

134.4 Swann to Starc, 2 runs, false shot from Starc, Swann slowed this one down and gave plenty of air, Starc went for the big drive, gets a thick edge that flies behind point for a brace

134.3 Swann to Starc, no run, Swann drifts one on off, Starc drives it straight to the fielder at point

134.2 Swann to Starc, FOUR, Starc is adding some quick runs here, this was well tossed up and just outside off, Starc uses his reach to good effect and clubs a slog sweep wide of mid-wicket for another boundary

134.1 Swann to Starc, FOUR, lovely shot, Swann gave this one plenty of air, Starc gets well forward and drills it back past the bowler, beats the man at mid-off and races away to the fence

133.6 Bresnan to Starc, 3 runs, nicely played by Starc, on a length and just outside off, Starc leans into the drive and gets it in the gap between cover and point, the fielder gives chase, puts in the dive and saves a run for his team

133.5 Bresnan to Starc, no run, tad fuller and in that channel outside off, Starc stays in his crease and defends it

Back over the wicket

133.4 Bresnan to Starc, no run, Bresnan bangs one short and just outside off, Starc drops his gloves and lets it go

133.3 Bresnan to Starc, FOUR, another teaser to the fielder, Root, and once again the ball beats him to the fence. Tad fuller and in that channel just outside off, Starc opens the face of the bat and steers it behind gully, Root gives chase, puts in the dive but to no avail

133.2 Bresnan to Starc, no run, Bresnan bangs one short and just outside off, Starc looks to pull and misses

133.1 Bresnan to Haddin, 1 run, on a good length and in that channel outside off, Haddin runs it down towards third man for a single

132.6 Swann to Haddin, 1 run, Swann drifts one on the pads, Haddin clips it behind square for a single

132.5 Swann to Haddin, no run, Swann drifts one on the pads, Haddin moves across and turns it towards the onside

132.4 Swann to Haddin, no run, pushed through quicker from Haddin, he shuffles across and defends it

132.3 Swann to Haddin, no run, tossed up and on off, Haddin gets well forward and defends it

132.2 Swann to Haddin, FOUR, fab shot, Swann floats one on middle, right in the slot for Haddin, he gets his feet down the track and hoists it way over long on for a boundary

132.1 Swann to Haddin, no run, Swann gives this one plenty of air, driven back towards the bowler

131.6 Bresnan to Starc, no run, full and angling into Starc, he looks to flick and misses, the ball rolls towards the onside

131.5 Bresnan to Starc, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

131.4 Bresnan to Haddin, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Haddin dabs it to the right of point for a quick single

131.3 Bresnan to Starc, 1 run, full and angling back into Starc, he looks to drive and gets an inside edge behind square for a single

131.2 Bresnan to Haddin, 1 run, full and outside off, Haddin gets well forward and drives it to long off for a single

131.1 Bresnan to Haddin, no run, short of a length and just outside off, dabbed towards backward point

Tim Bresnan [24.0-6-77-1] is back into the attack

130.6 Swann to Starc, no run, tossed up and on off, Starc gets a big stride forward and defends it solidly

A plastic cover flew across the pitch as Swann was about to bowl, Starc moves away from the action

130.5 Swann to Starc, no run, tossed up and on off, Starc drives it back towards the bowler

130.4 Swann to Starc, no run, Ouch! Starc has smacked one right into his partner's stomach, this was full and on middle, Starc gets forward and drills it back towards the non striker, he had no time to react and takes the blow

130.3 Swann to Starc, FOUR, superb shot, Swann gave this one plenty of air and drifted onto Starc's pads, he gets forward and clips it in the air, gets it wide of mid-on and beats Broad running across from deep mid-wicket

130.2 Swann to Starc, no run, quicker and on the pads, Starc gets forward and drives it to mid-on

130.1 Swann to Haddin, 1 run, tossed up and on the pads, Haddin works it wide of mid-wicket for a single

Drinks are on the field now. Clarke missed out on his double ton but Australia have shown intent in the passage of play.

129.6 Broad to Starc, no run, tad fuller and in that channel outside off, Starc pushes at that and gets a thick edge towards point

129.5 Broad to Starc, no run, Broad bangs one short and just outside off, follows Starc as he backs away, he does well to drop his gloves and lets it go through

129.4 Broad to Starc, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Starc plays with an open face and guides it straight to the fielder at gully

129.3 Broad to Starc, no run, tad fuller and in that channel just outside off, gets it to shape away slightly, Starc looks to drive and misses

129.2 Broad to Starc, no run, Broad bangs one short and in that channel just outside off, Starc drops his wrists and lets it go

129.1 Broad to Starc, no run, full and outside off, Starc gets forward and drives it to mid-off

128.6 Swann to Haddin, no run, Swann floats one on the off-stump line, Haddin gets well forward and nudges it towards mid-wicket

128.5 Swann to Haddin, no run, Swann drops one short and just outside off, Haddin moves across and turns it towards the onside

128.4 Swann to Haddin, no run, Swann gives this one plenty of air, Haddin eases it towards mid-wicket

128.3 Swann to Starc, 1 run, flighted and on middle, Starc pushes it firmly towards mid-on and hares across for a quick single

128.2 Swann to Starc, no run, pushed through by Swann, Starc gets his bat and pad together as he defends it

128.1 Swann to Starc, no run, full and outside off, Starc looks to drive, gets a thick inside edge towards the off-side

127.6 Broad to Haddin, no run, the slow loopy bouncer from Broad, Haddin swivels across, watches it all along and lets it go

127.5 Broad to Starc, 1 run, on a good length and holding its line outside off, Starc pushes it in front of mid-wicket and calls for a quick single

127.4 Broad to Starc, no run, nicely bowled by Broad, pitches this one further up and gets it to shape away, draws Starc into the drive before whizzing past the outside edge

127.3 Broad to Starc, no run, short of a length and holding its line outside off, Starc thinks about playing before withdrawing at the last moment

Two slips for Starc

127.2 Broad to Haddin, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Haddin drops it in front of point for a quick single

127.1 Broad to Haddin, 2 runs, good running from Broad, this was full and shaping back into Haddin, he tucks it behind square and calls for the second run. Root's throw was good, but Haddin beat him to the crease

Very defensive field for Haddin, men everywhere near the ropes

126.6 Swann to Starc, FOUR, Australia are on the move, this was well flighted by Swann, Starc gets a big stride forward, gets on top of the bounce and slugs it wide of mid-wicket for a boundary

126.5 Swann to Starc, no run, flighted and on off, Starc lunges forward and blocks it

126.4 Swann to Starc, no run, pushed through quicker from Swann, Starc gets forward and defends it

Mitchell Starc, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Swann has now equalled Derek Underwood for the most number of five wicket hauls by an English spinner.

126.3 Swann to Siddle, out Bowled!! Five wickets for Swann, his 17th in Test cricket. Not the greatest of shots from Siddle, this was tossed up and on off, Siddle was looking to swipe it over mid-wicket, is nowhere near the pitch of the ball and misses. The ball hits the off-stump, Swann exults and sends Siddle back on his way. Siddle b Swann 1(6)

Swann to Siddle, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

a slip, FSL and a silly mid-on in place

126.2 Swann to Siddle, no run, Siddle comes down the track to a well tossed up ball and defends it solidly

126.1 Swann to Siddle, no run, pushed through by Swann, from over the wicket, Siddle goes back and defends it

125.6 Broad to Haddin, 2 runs, Haddin is looking to be aggressive! He backs away to a short ball and flat bats it high and over mid-on for a brace, he did not time it all that well. The ball plugged in the outfield after pitching

125.5 Broad to Siddle, 1 run, Siddle is off the mark, works a full ball on the pads behind square for a single

125.4 Broad to Siddle, no run, another bouncer, pretty harmless from Broad, Siddle ducks under it and lets it go

125.3 Broad to Siddle, no run, Broad greets Siddle with a bumper, Siddle ducks underneath and lets it go

Peter Siddle, right handed bat, comes to the crease

125.2 Broad to Michael Clarke, out Bowled!! 200th Test wicket for Broad. Clarke misses out on a deserving double ton, this was banged in short and jags back in sharply, Clarke was looking to run it towards third man, is cramped for room and gets a bottom edge that bounces back onto the stumps. Broad becomes the 15th England bowler to get to 200 sticks, Clarke walks off to a standing ovation from the Old Trafford crowd. Michael Clarke b Broad 187(314) [4s-23]

124.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, Swann drops one short and wide outside off, Clarke makes room and carves it behind point for a single

124.5 Swann to Haddin, 1 run, flighted and on the middle stump line, Haddin works it in front of square on the onside for a single

124.4 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, Swann gives this one plenty of air, Clarke nudges it behind square for a single

124.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, flighted and on off, Clarke gets well forward and defends it with a straight bat

124.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, pushed through quicker by Swann, Clarke looks to defend and gets a soft leading edge towards the off-side

124.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, flatter and on the leg stump line, Clarke goes back and defends it

123.6 Broad to Haddin, no run, Haddin is looking to get going, this was short and outside off from Broad, Haddin made room as he looked to go over point, ends up having to reach out for the shot and toe ends it towards point

123.5 Broad to Michael Clarke, 1 run, short and wide from Broad, Clarke chops it towards backward point where the fielder fumbles and allows a run. Broad is not too pleased with the effort of his fielder

123.4 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, full and a hint of movement back into Clarke, he was caught in his crease, manages an inside edge onto the pads

123.3 Broad to Haddin, 1 run, another short ball from Broad, Haddin swivels across and helps it on its way to fine leg

123.2 Broad to Haddin, no run, Broad bangs one short and high on Haddin, he watches it all along and sways away from the line

Just one slip for Broad

123.1 Broad to Michael Clarke, 1 run, short and on the body, Clarke swivels across, rolls his wrists and pulls it behind square for a single

122.6 Swann to Haddin, no run, Swann gives this one plenty of air, Haddin lunges forward and defends it towards mid-wicket

122.5 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, Swann shortens his length and gets this one to drift back into Clarke, tucked behind square for a single

122.4 Swann to Haddin, 1 run, Swann flights one on the pads, Haddin clips it in front of mid-wicket for a single

122.3 Swann to Haddin, no run, slower and on off, Haddin comes forward and defends it with soft hands

122.2 Swann to Haddin, no run, Swann drifts one on off, Haddin gets well forward and blocks

122.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, flighted from round the wicket, Clarke gets forward and drives it to long on for a single

121.6 Broad to Michael Clarke, 1 run, full and on the stumps, Clarke moves across and clips it behind square, wants a second run but decides against it

121.5 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, Broad bangs one short and on the stumps, Clarke ducks underneath and lets it go

121.4 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, Broad bangs one short and sends it miles down leg, easy leave for the batsman

121.3 Broad to Michael Clarke, 2 runs, too straight from Broad, Clarke gets inside the line and clips it behind square for a brace

121.2 Broad to Haddin, 1 run, full and holding its line in that channel outside off, Haddin pushes at that, gets a thick edge towards third man

121.1 Broad to Michael Clarke, 1 run, Clarke is looking at ease, nudges a length ball towards third man for a single

120.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, loopy and on off, Clarke gets a big stride forward and drives it to long off

120.5 Swann to Haddin, 1 run, the arm ball from Swann, quicker and just outside off, Haddin dabs it wide of slip, Michael Clarke wants a single and calls him through, Haddin has to hurry but gets to his end with ease

120.4 Swann to Haddin, no run, flighted and on off, Haddin gets behind the line and defends it solidly

120.3 Swann to Haddin, no run, full and on off, Haddin gets forward and pushes it towards mid-wicket

120.2 Swann to Haddin, 2 runs, Swann drops one short and just outside off, Haddin makes room and cuts it square past point, gets back for the second run

120.1 Swann to Haddin, no run, tossed up and on off, Haddin gets well forward and defends it solidly

119.6 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, excellent bouncer from Broad, keeps following Clarke, he does well to drop his wrists and gets out of the way

119.5 Broad to Haddin, 1 run, on a length and just outside off, Haddin waits on it, opens the face of the bat and steers it to the left of backward point for a run

119.4 Broad to Haddin, FOUR, lovely shot, fraction too short from Broad, Haddin stands tall and punches it square on the off-side. It is a real teaser for KP who gives chase, slides but the ball bats him to the ropes

Three men in the deep in the onside for Haddin

119.3 Broad to Haddin, no run, Broad bangs one short and just outside off, gets high on Haddin who looks to pull and misses

119.2 Broad to Michael Clarke, 1 run, tad fuller and a hint of movement back into Clarke, he stays leg side and chops it behind point for a single

119.1 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Clarke gets behind the line and defends it towards the off-side

118.6 Swann to Haddin, no run, quicker and on the pads, Haddin goes back and defends it towards the onside

118.5 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, Swann gives this one plenty of air, Clarke comes down the track and drives it to long on for a single

118.4 Swann to Haddin, 1 run, pushed through by Swann, ends up straying onto Haddin's pads, tucked past square leg for a single

118.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, Swann drifts one on the pads, worked wide of mid-wicket for a single

118.2 Swann to Haddin, 3 runs, fraction too short from Swann, Haddin makes room by backing away and cuts it in front of point, runs well and gets back for the third run, brings up Australia's 400

118.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, tossed up and on off, Clarke shimmies down the track and drives it to the left of mid-wicket for a single

117.6 Broad to Haddin, no run, Broad loses his radar, drifts one miles down leg, Haddin looks to flick and misses. Prior dives across and prevents any byes

117.5 Broad to Haddin, no run, Broad bangs one short and just outside off, Haddin drops his wrists and lets it go

117.4 Broad to Haddin, no run, full and holding its line in that channel outside off, Haddin gets behind the line and defends it solidly

117.3 Broad to Michael Clarke, 1 run, Broad shortens his length outside off, Clarke gets across and steers it down towards third man for a single

117.2 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Clarke stays behind the line and punches it to mid-off

117.1 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, full and a hint of drift back into Clarke, he gets forward, covers the line and clips it to mid-on

Stuart Broad [28.0-5-89-0] is back into the attack

Broad will resume at the other end. He is still seeking his 200th wicket. It has been a long wait.

116.6 Swann to Haddin, no run, pushed through by Swann, Haddin goes back into his crease and defends it with a straight bat

116.5 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, tossed up and on off, Clarke gets well forward and eases it to deep mid-wicket for a single

116.4 Swann to Michael Clarke, 2 runs, Swann drifts one on the pads, Clarke goes deep into his crease and nudges it very fine for a brace

116.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, floated on off, Clarke gets a big stride forward and defends it

116.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, lots of spin and bounce for Swann, flighted on off and gets it to break back in, Clarke looks to defend and is struck high on the thigh pad

116.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, flighted and on off, Clarke gets forward and defends it with a straight bat

Swann will resume after lunch.. He has a slip and a short leg

Welcome back. Australia lost two wickets but have added 89 runs in the first session. They will now look to up the ante in what promises to be another exciting session.

Another good session for Australia. Clarke went past 150 and the partnership between him and Steven Smith went past 200. However, Swann broke the 214 run stand when Smith played a rash shot to be dismissed on 89. Warner was given a hostile reception when he arrived and he had a torrid time out in the middle. However, Haddin ensured that there were no further hiccups and Australia reached 392/5. Join us in a bit for the post lunch innings.

115.6 Anderson to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery on off stump, Haddin defends it back to the bowler and that will be lunch

Anderson and the England fielders are playing around as they look to go in for lunch.

115.5 Anderson to Haddin, no run, short of a good length ball outside off, Haddin steers it to point

115.4 Anderson to Haddin, no run, short in length delivery outside off, Haddin hops back and knocks it to backward point

Only two minutes to go for lunch. Anderson decides that it is time to apply some sawdust near the bowler's popping crease.

115.3 Anderson to Haddin, no run, Anderson shortens the length just outside off, Haddin rocks back and taps it to point

115.2 Anderson to Haddin, no run, short of a good length ball just outside off, Haddin knocks it to point

115.1 Anderson to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery and it nips away outside off, Haddin is rooted to the crease as he has a feel for the delivery and gets beaten

Lots of adjustments been done in the field. Just a slip in place.

114.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Clarke pats it to mid on

114.5 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, quicker delivery and breaking back in just outside off, Clarke nudges it to the leg side

114.3 Swann to Haddin, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Haddin goes on the backfoot and defends it

114.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, quick and short delivery outside off, Clarke goes for the cut and chops it to short third man, the fielder has a shy at the striker's end but it ricochets away to the leg side for an overthrow

114.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Clarke defends it back to the bowler

113.6 Anderson to Haddin, no run, full ball and tailing back in on the pads, Haddin whips it to mid on where Swann does not stop it cleanly

113.5 Anderson to Haddin, no run, short ball and it climbs up just outside off, Haddin thinks about the pull but he bails out of the stroke

113.4 Anderson to Michael Clarke, 1 run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Clarke uses the pace and opens the bat face as he guides it to third man

113.3 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, full ball and tailing back in sharply on leg stump, Clarke plants his front foot across and clips it to mid on

113.2 Anderson to Haddin, 1 run, short in length delivery outside off, Haddin steers the cut to cover where the fielder tumbles to his left to stop it

113.1 Anderson to Haddin, FOUR, wonderfully done by Haddin, good length ball angled in on middle stump, Haddin stays on the crease and swings across the line as he hoicks it to deep mid wicket for a boundary, one bounce over the ropes

112.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, quick and full ball on off stump, Clarke defends it back to the bowler

112.5 Swann to Haddin, 1 run, flatter delivery on off stump, Haddin stays back and works it to long leg

112.4 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, this delivery spins back in sharply on middle stump, Clarke makes a bit of room and cuts it to cover

112.3 Swann to Haddin, 1 run, quick and full ball just outside off, Haddin wristily eases it to long on

112.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Clarke skips down the track and pushes it to mid off, Root slides to his right but he fails to stop it, the ball goes past him to long off

111.6 Anderson to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery and it holds its line outside off, Haddin gets an outside edge that rolls to backward point where the fielder tumbles to his left to stop it

111.5 Anderson to Haddin, no run, full ball and bending back in sharply on middle stump, good reverse swing for Anderson as Haddin drives it to mid off

111.4 Anderson to Haddin, no run, catch dropped by Prior, short in length delivery just outside off, Haddin swivels and goes for the pull but gets a thick under-edge, Prior is wrong-footed initially and tries to catch it with his left hand but he fails to latch onto it, tough chance

111.3 Anderson to Michael Clarke, 1 run, back of a length delivery on off stump, Clarke works it to deep square leg

111.2 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, short of length ball and curling back in a tad outside off, Clarke looks to slap it through point but fails to make contact

111.1 Anderson to Haddin, 1 run, full ball just outside off, Haddin pushes it to mid off and takes a quick single

Two slips in place as Anderson continues.

110.6 Swann to Haddin, 1 run, quicker ball just outside off, Haddin goes on the backfoot and nurdles it past short leg

110.5 Swann to Haddin, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Haddin comes forward and nudges it to short mid wicket

110.4 Swann to Haddin, no run, flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump line, Haddin stays back and defends it

Tim Bresnan is off the field. Ben Foakes is on the field.

110.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, flatter delivery just outside off, Clarke shimmies down the track and jams it out to long off

110.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Clarke gets forward and dabs it to point

110.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, 2 runs, flighted delivery but too full just outside off, Clarke squeezes the drive to deep extra cover for a brace

109.6 Anderson to Haddin, no run, good length ball and it starts to nips away just outside off, Haddin taps it to point

109.5 Anderson to Haddin, no run, full ball just around the off stump, Haddin taps it to point

109.4 Anderson to Haddin, FOUR, glorious shot from Haddin, full ball and in the slot on off stump, Haddin stays on the front foot and swings through the line as he wallops the lofted shot to long on for a boundary

109.3 Anderson to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Haddin punches it to mid off

109.2 Anderson to Haddin, no run, pitched up on leg stump, Haddin taps it to mid on

Thanks to Warner's poor review, even Australia have lost both their reviews. Normal stuff from now on.

108.6 Swann to Haddin, FOUR, immediately Haddin is on the attack, flighted delivery outside off, Haddin bends the back leg and thumps the slog sweep to the deep mid wicket fence

108.5 Swann to Haddin, no run, quicker delivery outside off, punched back to the bowler

Brad Haddin, right handed bat, comes to the crease

108.4 Swann to Warner, out Caught by Jonathan Trott!! Crazy review taken by Warner. There was a visible deflection. Tossed up delivery bowled from round the wicket, it drifts back in and breaks away, Warner gets forward and pokes at it, gets an outside edge that lobs off Prior's left thigh, Trott moves in at slip and takes the catch, Warner pleaded with Warner to take the review and Hot-spot shows a mark. Warner c Jonathan Trott b Swann 5(10) [4s-1]

Swann to Warner, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Warner has opted for the review. He has clearly edged it though. He has to be a goner. Crazy review taken by Warner, one feels.

108.3 Swann to Warner, no run, flatter delivery and breaking away slowly on off stump, Warner dabs it to point

108.2 Swann to Warner, no run, tossed up delivery on leg stump, Warner nurdles it to short leg

108.1 Swann to Warner, FOUR, confidently played by Warner, loopy delivery and it drifts in on middle stump, Warner skips down the track and laces the drive to the deep extra cover fence

107.6 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, back of a length delivery on off stump, Clarke pats it to short mid wicket

107.5 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, wide, short ball and it climbs up a bit too high over Clarke's head, wide signalled

107.4 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, short ball just outside off, Clarke slaps the square cut to point but the fielder parries it over his head

107.3 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, FOUR, WHAM! Hat-trick of boundaries for Clarke. Short in length delivery outside off, Clarke stays on the crease and crunches it to the deep point fence

107.2 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, FOUR, pitched up delivery on middle, Clarke swings through the line and blasts it to long on for a boundary

107.1 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, FOUR, glorious shot from Clarke, short in length delivery and it is wide outside off, Clarke uses the pace and steers it to third man for a boundary, he goes past 150, this is the 9th time that he has gone past 150 in Tests, fantastic effort from Pup

106.6 Swann to Warner, no run, flatter delivery on middle and leg stump, Warner defends it

106.4 Swann to Warner, no run, quicker ball pushed through on middle stump, Warner goes back and defends it

106.3 Swann to Warner, no run, beautifully bowled by Swann, flighted delivery and it drifts in slightly, it grips the surface and breaks away as Warner gets forward, the ball whizzes past the edge

Slip, short leg and short cover in place.

106.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, tossed up delivery on leg stump, Clarke shimmies down the track and whips it to mid wicket

106.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Clarke gets forward and knocks it to short extra cover

105.6 Bresnan to Warner, no run, back of a length delivery angled acros outside off, Warner dabs it to short cover

105.5 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, 3 runs, short in length delivery close to the off stump, Clarke uses the pace and late-cuts it to square third man, Bairstow runs after it and dives forward to pull the ball back in just inside the ropes

105.4 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, loud appeal for a catch but not given, England have no reviews left, good length ball and it seams back in sharply, Bresnan is getting some reverse swing as Clarke looks to push it down the ground, the ball sneaks past the inside half of the bat and it brushes the back pad on the way to Prior, no bat involved

105.3 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, another pacy bouncer just outside off, Clarke thinks about the pull but he yanks his head back and leaves it

105.2 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, the attempted slower ball from Bresnan, Clarke drops his wrists and leaves it as the ball bounces in front of Prior

105.1 Bresnan to Warner, 1 run, good length ball and on the pads, Warner tucks it to backward square leg to get off the mark

David Warner, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Warner on strike. He is making a comeback after missing the first two Tests. Will Cook be tempted to bring Root in the attack? For the moment, it is Bresnan.

104.6 Swann to Steven Smith, out Caught by Bairstow!! Oh dear, that is a horror shot from Steven Smith. This is called a Brain Freeze. Tossed up delivery and bowled slower through the air, Steven Smith sashays down the track and looks to muscle the lofted shot to long on, but he mistimes it completely and it sails to mid wicket, Bairstow runs back and takes the catch, a wonderful partnership has been broken and a good knock from Smith has come to an end. Steven Smith c Bairstow b Swann 89(196) [4s-8]

Swann to Steven Smith, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

104.5 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, flatter off-break just outside off, Smith plunges forward and jabs at it, he gets an inside edge onto the front pad but it is wide of Bell at short leg, extra bounce on that delivery

104.4 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, quicker delivery just outside off, Smith hangs back and pats it to point

Slip, short leg and a shortish mid wicket in place.

104.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, this delivery skids on straight just outside off, Clarke presses forward and taps it to cover point for a quick single

104.2 Swann to Steven Smith, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Smith sashays down the track and eases it down to long on

104.1 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, flatter delivery pushed through just outside off, Smith hangs back and defends it

Graeme Swann [25.0-2-82-2] is back into the attack

Drinks are on the field. The first hour has been negotiated well by Clarke and Smith. England have to break this stand soon.

103.6 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, wonderfully bowled by Bresnan, good length ball and it straightens in the corridor just outside off, Clarke looks to force it through point but misses it

103.6 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no ball, this bouncer is ill-directed down the leg side, Clarke ducks under but Bresnan has overstepped

103.5 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, FOUR, in the air but safe, full ball on off stump, Clarke swings through the line and attempts the lofted shot, but the bat face turns in his hand and the ball lobs over Anderson at mid off, a boundary results

103.4 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, short in length delivery and on off stump, Clarke plays it late and cuts it along the ground to gully

103.3 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, length ball slanted in just outside off, Clarke watches it carefully and lets it go

103.2 Bresnan to Steven Smith, 1 run, good length ball just outside off, Smith gets forward and taps it softly to mid on for a quick single, smart running this

103.1 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, short in length delivery slanted in on leg stump, Smith attempts the leg glance but the ball goes off the back thigh pad and Prior falls to his left to collect it

102.6 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, this bumper is just outside off, Clarke yanks his head back and leaves it

102.5 Broad to Steven Smith, 1 run, short ball and it comes on sluggishly outside off, Smith drags the pull to mid wicket

102.4 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, this length delivery shoots through low outside off, Smith does not play at it

102.3 Broad to Michael Clarke, 1 run, good length ball outside off, Clarke uses the pace and guides it to deep backward point

102.2 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, full ball just outside off, Clarke hangs back and pushes it to cover point

102.1 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, fuller length ball and on off stump, Clarke mistimes the straight drive to mid on

101.6 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, back of a length delivery close to the off stump zone, Smith is solid in defence

101.5 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, full ball and angling it in on middle and leg stump, Smith leans forward and pushes it back to Bresnan

101.4 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, good length ball and on off stump, Smith knocks it to point

101.3 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, pitched up and curling back in on off stump, Smith plants his front foot across and defends it

101.2 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, good length ball and probing away in the corridor just outside off, Smith does not play at it

101.1 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, short in length delivery and close to the off stump, Smith covers the line and defends it

100.6 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, fuller length ball on off stump, Clarke watches it carefully and defends it to short extra cover

100.5 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, full ball speared in on off stump, it darts back in slightly as Clarke is camped on the back foot and he defends it

100.4 Broad to Steven Smith, 1 run, short in length delivery outside off, Smith winds up and punchily cracks it to deep point

100.3 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, back of a length delivery on middle stump, Smith defends it

100.2 Broad to Michael Clarke, leg byes, 1 run, short ball slanted in from wide of the crease, it skids through as Clarke attempts the pull but he is too early into the stroke, he gets hit on the mid-section and they steal a quick leg bye

100.1 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, back of a length delivery angled in on middle and off stump, Clarke pushes it to mid on

Stuart Broad [26.0-5-86-0] is back into the attack

This is Michael Clarke's highest Test score against England. His previous highest was 136 at Lords in 2009.

99.6 Bresnan to Steven Smith, 2 runs, full ball but once again Bresnan slides it onto the pads, Smith clips it to deep backward square leg for a brace

99.5 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, back of a length delivery but he slants it on the pads, Clarke works it to deep mid wicket, that brings up the 200 run stand between these two, outstanding effort

99.2 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, close call for Clarke , full ball and in the slot outside off, Clarke nails the drive and Swann bends down at short extra cover and palms it up, but it again lands safely in front of Pietersen at extra cove, good effort by Swann, had he held that, it would have been a freakish catch

99.1 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, 2 runs, in the air but safe, good length ball outside off, it stops a bit as Clarke drives at it uppishly, it goes past Swann at short extra cover and it lands just in front of Pietersen at extra cover, he tumbles to his left and it goes past him for a couple

When a bowler knocks the stumps down at the bowler's end, it is now signalled a no-ball. This change in the law has come about thanks to Steve Finn consistently knocking the stumps down while bowling last summer in the series against South Africa.

98.6 Anderson to Steven Smith, 2 runs, short and wide delivery outside off, Smith frees his arms and slashes at it, one hand comes off the bat handle as the ball rolls to square third man for a couple

Some sawdust is been applied at the bowler's footmarks.

98.5 Anderson to Michael Clarke, 1 run, back of a length delivery and angled in on leg stump, Clarke works it to backward square leg

98.4 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, back of a length delivery and seaming back in just outside off, it also stays a bit low as Clarke lets it go

98.2 Anderson to Steven Smith, no ball, loud appeal for an LBW but Anderson has knocked the stumps down at the bowler's end, good length ball on the off stump and it nips back in, Smith plays inside the line of the delivery and gets hit on the front pad, Anderson appeals but that was sliding down the leg side

The slip cordon is nicely branched out. Second slip is slightly wide.

98.1 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, length ball but he slides it down the leg side, Smith does not play at it

97.6 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, short in length delivery speared in on the middle and leg stump line, Clarke is solid in defence

97.5 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, full ball and getting a hint of drift in outside off, Clarke drives it to mid off

97.4 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, back of a length delivery on the middle and off stump, Clarke is solid in defence

97.3 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, short in length delivery and keeping it on the off stump channel, Clarke lets it go

97.2 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, short of a good length ball outside off, it comes on sluggishly as Clarke looks to hack it through point but gets an inside edge

97.1 Bresnan to Steven Smith, 1 run, back of a length delivery and on the middle and leg stump line, Smith nurdles it to mid wicket and takes off for a quick single

Tim Bresnan [18.0-5-48-1] is back into the attack

96.6 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Clarke drives it firmly to mid off but he finds the fielder

96.5 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, angled in and keeping it on the middle stump line, Clarke is solid in defence

96.4 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, good length ball outside off, Clarke gets forward and dabs it to short cover

This is now the best fourth wicket stand in Tests at Old Trafford. The previous best was 189 by Mohammad Azharudin and Sanjay Manjrekar in 1990.

96.3 Anderson to Michael Clarke, FOUR, classy stroke from Clarke, short in length delivery outside off, Clarke uses the pace and opens the face of the bat as he creams the square drive past the gap at point for a boundary

96.2 Anderson to Michael Clarke, FOUR, edged but safe, frustration mounts for England, good length ball and outside off, Clarke flashes at it and gets an outside edge that flies past the gap at second slip and gully for a boundary to third man

96.1 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, good length ball and probing away on off stump, Clarke stays on the front foot and defends it solidly

95.6 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, pitched up and in the slot outside off, Smith pings the drive nicely to mid off but he cannot find the gap

95.5 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, full in length but it is once again on the pads, Smith whips it to mid wicket but he finds the fielder

95.4 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, angled in on the pads, Smith flicks it to square leg

95.3 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, fuller length ball angled in close to the off stump, Smith watches it carefully and lets it go

95.2 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, short in length delivery close to the off stump, Smith punches it with an angled bat to gully

95.1 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, back of a length delivery on middle stump, Smith taps it to short cover

94.6 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, that is a better leave from Clarke, short of a good length ball and it zips through just outside off, extra bounce generated by Anderson as Clarke shoulders arms and Prior collects it close to his face

94.5 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, pitched up just outside off, driven firmly to mid off but straight to the fielder

94.4 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, short of length ball outside off, Clarke steers it to point

94.3 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, dangerous leave from Clarke, back of a length delivery and it jags back in sharply off the seam, Clarke leaves it and the ball just goes past the off stump, he left it on length

94.2 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, on a length and in that channel just outside off, Clarke leaves it diligently

94.1 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, superbly bowled by Anderson, good length ball and it decks back in late on off stump, Clarke is on the front foot and he is in an awkward tangle, he manages to knock it to the leg side

93.6 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, full pitched delivery and holding its line outside off, Smith gets forward and leaves it

93.5 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, pitched up and it darts away wide of the off stump, Smith does not play at it

93.4 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, full ball slanted in close to the off stump and it snakes away, Smith lets it go

93.3 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, back of a length delivery and on off stump, Smith pats it to short cover

93.2 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, another good ball from Broad, back of a length delivery speared in on the off stump, it straightens and kicks up a touch as Smith plays at that with soft hands, the ball rolls to gully off the outside edge

93.1 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, full ball and slanted in on leg stump, Smith turns it to square leg

92.6 Anderson to Steven Smith, 1 run, the length has been full from Anderson this over, this one is on the middle stump line as Smith pushes at that with a skewed bat to mid off

92.5 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, angled in on middle stump and it zips through, Smith gets the bat down in time and dabs it to point

92.4 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, nicely bowled by Anderson, full ball and curving back in on off stump, Smith goes for the drive but gets an inside edge onto the front pad, he played that with a slightly angled bat

92.3 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, Anderson keeps it full and around the off stump channel, Smith presses forward and blocks it to mid off

92.2 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Smith drives it down to mid off, he did not time that well

92.1 Anderson to Steven Smith, FOUR, glorious shot from Smith, pitched up outside off, Smith comes on the frontfoot and presents the high elbow as he laces the drive past the gap at cover for a boundary

Kevin Pietersen is getting some treatment on his right hand. He is off the field for the moment.

91.6 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, superbly bowled by Broad, he gets this delivery to kick up from a good length and it darts away outside off, Clarke has a waft at it and the ball goes past the outside edge, Clarke was really surprised there

91.5 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, fuller length delivery and it nips away slightly outside off, Clarke goes for the drive and it squirts away to backward point

91.4 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, short of a good length ball darted in on leg stump, Clarke knocks it back to the bowler

91.3 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, full in length delivery and swerving away outside off, Clarke does not play at it

91.2 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, good length ball just outside off, Clarke plunges forward and dabs it to short cover

91.1 Broad to Steven Smith, 3 runs, short of a good length ball around the off stump, Smith looks to guide it to third man but the ball goes off the thick outside edge, Cook chases after it and puts in the slide forward to pull the ball back inside the ropes

90.6 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, full and straight delivery on the off stump line, Clarke crisply drives it to mid off

90.5 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, fuller length ball speared in on middle stump, Clarke drives it back to the bowler

90.4 Anderson to Steven Smith, 1 run, pitched up and bending back in a fraction just outside off, it is in that corridor just outside off as Smith presses forward and stabs at it, the ball goes off the inside edge to square leg

90.3 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, good length ball and veering away a fraction outside off stump, Smith watches it carefully and lets it go

90.2 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, back of a length delivery and keeping it close to the off stump line, Smith is solid in defence

90.1 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, right on the money first up from Anderson, pitched up and on off stump, Smith defends it solidly

Two slips and a gully in place. Anderson to start off. Aborted run-up from him. Some areas of the bowler's footholes are covered with sawdust.

Right, out come the England fielders. Steve Smith and Michael Clarke are all assembled out in the middle. The fourth wicket partnership between Clarke and Smith is the highest for Australia in Tests at Old Trafford against England.

Australia would be looking to pile on the runs and bat England out of the contest. A total anywhere close to 450-500 is good on this belter of a pitch. It is currently sunny at Manchester and one would be hoping that the rain stays away.

England's bowlers found the going tough and they will be looking to regroup. However, the talking point would be the controversial DRS decision of Usman Khawaja and Australia have sought an explanation from the ICC.

A warm welcome to one and all for day 2 of the third Test between England and Australia from Old Trafford. Australia's fans finally had a day to cheer in this series thanks to a sublime hundred from skipper Michael Clarke and wonderful fifties from Chris Rogers and Steven Smith.

Australia's score of 303/3 has set up this Test well. At least there won't be an early ending to this one (hopefully). There will be a lot of Aussie fans who will sleep peacefully after the last couple of weeks. We are only into the end of day 1, still lots of Cricket to come. England will be hoping to fight back tomorrow, while Australia will be looking to pile on more runs. Day 2 should be a cracker as well, do join us then. Hope you've enjoyed our coverage of day 1. See you tomorrow. Until then, this is Srivathsa signing off on behalf of Ganesh. Have a great night. Tada!

Steven Smith has complemented Michael Clarke well, though he was lucky to survive a nervy moment as England had no reviews left after he was given not-out for an LBW appeal. Barring that blip, he has batted sensibly and shown utmost caution. The England bowlers tried their best and with James Anderson having an off-day - one of his rare ones - they lacked a leader and an inspiration. To be fair to them, the pitch looks as flat as a highway and it will take some effort to get the batsmen out.

Rogers carried on the fight with Clarke and a slight loss in concentration denied the 36-year old his first Test ton. Steven Smith joined Michael Clarke and the duo had no trouble in negotiating the England attack on a flat wicket. They have so far added an unbroken 174-run stand for the fourth wicket with both batsmen reaching their respective milestones. Clarke hasn't put a foot wrong and has posted his 24th Test ton. A typical dogged, dig-in, determined knock from the skipper who knew he had to lead by example and certainly did.

Finally Australia have shown some real fight with the bat in this Ashes series. Michael Clarke won a good toss and had no hesitation in opting to bat first. The openers laid a solid platform before Watson was dismissed - not LBW for those curious. Rogers was in fine nick and he outscored Watson during the opening stand. Rogers brought up his fifty even as Khawaja got a shocker from the third umpire after he reviewed a caught behind decision.

89.6 Broad to Steven Smith, 1 run, turned off the hips to deep square leg, they take a single and that's what Michael Clarke wants. Sends Steven Smith back and that ends a very satisfying day for Australia. Stumps on day 1 at Old Trafford.

The final ball of the day is coming up.

89.5 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, no need to play at that one, left alone to a ball outside off

89.4 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, another full delivery on the stumps, Steven Smith defends stoutly

89.3 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, short of length on off, Steven Smith has no problems in blocking

89.2 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, back of a length on off-stump, Steven Smith dabs into the cover region

89.1 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, full on off-stump, blocked well

The last over of the day coming up. It has been a long day and England will be hoping that the day ends well for them. Australia will be avoid any more losses and finish strongly. Bresnan to finish off

88.6 Swann to Steven Smith, 1 run, gets forward and drives to long on

88.5 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, down the track and defending, as the batsman isn't to the pitch of the ball

88.4 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, quick single taken to mid off

88.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, almost dragged on. Michael Clarke tries to drive extravagantly through cover, gets a thick inside edge that rolls near his feet. Matt Prior was wooing the ball to roll back onto the stumps, but it was going nowhere

88.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, skips out and misses the flick. A stifled appeal for LBW is turned down

87.3 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, short of length outside off, Steven Smith pushes to short cover

87.2 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, outside off, left alone

87.1 Broad to Steven Smith, 2 runs, the 300 comes up for 3 wickets and that generally means a good day for the team batting first after winning the toss. The Aussies in the crowd show their support by clapping. Flicked to deep square leg for a couple of runs

86.4 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, no bat onto the pad, straight to the fielder at short leg

86.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, use of the feet and blocked

86.2 Swann to Steven Smith, 1 run, gets forward to ease it to long on

86.1 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, defended to the short mid-wicket area

Graeme Swann [23.0-2-79-2] is back into the attack

85.6 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, defended to the off-side

85.5 Broad to Michael Clarke, FOUR, Michael Clarke plays this shot again off Broad today. Arches back and then plays it along the ground, guiding it past gully. Previously he played it over the slip cordon, in the air, now decides to play it on the turf. Broad looks down and injured too

84.5 Anderson to Steven Smith, FOUR, beautiful shot. Full outside off, Steven Smith eased into the cover drive, playing with an open face and getting it wide of point. Anderson has one more reason to sulk and whine about. Tony Hill has the patience to listen to one of Anderson's grouses

84.4 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, short of length on off-stump, Steven Smith blocks

84.3 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, defended down the on-side of the pitch

84.2 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, this one kicked up from a length, Steven Smith played it beautifully, dropping the bottom-hand out of the way, softening the impact and the ball dribbles to the off side. Anderson came closer to the stumps and delivered the ball, which forced that extra lift out of the surface

84.1 Anderson to Steven Smith, FOUR, wayward delivery, down leg, Steven Smith helps himself to a boundary, glancing to the fine leg fence

83.6 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, the bat turned in his hand this time, Clarke was trying to work it to leg, a soft leading edge down to mid-off

83.5 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, defended into the cover region

83.4 Broad to Michael Clarke, 2 runs, full and wide outside off, Michael Clarke was lured into the drive, was in the air for a while, but wide of cover, a couple of runs

83.3 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, good outswinger, but leaves this one alone

81.5 Broad to Michael Clarke, 3 runs, now the 150-run stand comes up with a deft dab wide of point. Three runs taken

81.4 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, full and on off-stump, Michael Clarke guides it to to point

81.3 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, left alone now

81.2 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, driven straight to the fielder at mid-off

81.1 Broad to Michael Clarke, FOUR, airy-fairy, but well wide of any fielder. Full and wide outside off, Michael Clarke threw the bat at it and the thick edge flew over the close-in fielders. Broad doesn't like it too much and walks back with a grumpy expression on his face

This tweet from our handle sumps up recent Aussie batting woes in 140 characters: 'It's been 160 days since an Australian player scored a Test ton. In other words, 160 days since Clarke hit a ton.' And once again it is Clarke who has notched up a ton. Time for others like Smith to put their hands up and come to the party. Having said that, the captain is leading by example as he always does.

Stuart Broad [18.0-3-65-0] is back into the attack

80.6 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, Steven Smith definitely played at that, flirted at one seaming away, then pulled his bat inside the line as it jagged away sharply

80.5 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, full and moving away, Steven Smith leaves this one as well

80.4 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, attacking the stumps, Steven Smith is up to it, defended

80.3 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, pitched up outside off, Steven Smith watches the ball swing away and then leaves it

80.2 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, short of length and outside off, Steven Smith defends

80.1 Anderson to Steven Smith, FOUR, very poor ball - short and wide outside off, with no real pace, Steven Smith rocks back and pulls wide of mid-on. A gift for Smith and he cashed in well

James Anderson [18.0-3-59-0] is back into the attack

New ball is due now and England have immediately taken it.

79.6 Jonathan Trott to Michael Clarke, no run, good length and curving in, Michael Clarke defends off the front-foot

79.5 Jonathan Trott to Michael Clarke, no run, a solid block into the cover area

79.2 Jonathan Trott to Michael Clarke, FOUR, that's a gentle loosener. Floaty half-volley on the stumps, Michael Clarke helps himself to a boundary, leaning into an on-drive. The ball speeding across the turf. Showed the full face of the bat there

79.1 Jonathan Trott to Michael Clarke, no run, good length on off-stump, Michael Clarke pushes to the off-side

Jonathan Trott, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

78.6 Swann to Steven Smith, 2 runs, now Smith gets to a fifty. Well played! 5th fifty for Smith as he laps one around the corner for a couple of runs. A sensible innings and he has complemented Michael Clarke at the other end. Finally Australia's batting is showings signs of a fight

78.5 Swann to Steven Smith, 2 runs, Steven Smith plays back and runs it down to third man, a couple of runs taken

78.4 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, another drive back to the bowler

78.3 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, comes on the frontfoot and smothers the spin

78.2 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, off the backfoot and defending

78.1 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, gets forward and drives it back to Swann

77.6 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, jaffa to come back. Curved in, in the air and then left Clarke late, missed the edge of the bat and just about carried to Prior. Bresnan thought that he had his man there

77.5 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, FOUR, now Michael Clarke is looking to dominate. Gets forward and lifts this full delivery over mid-off's head. Didn't time it that well, but got it over the head of the man

77.4 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, back of a length outside off, left alone

77.3 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, maybe a tired shot from Clarke. Yorker length outside off, Michael Clarke tries to run it down to third man, misses

77.1 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, good length outside off, left alone

The latest hundred from Michael Clarke was his 24th in Tests, 5th against England and 1st at Old Trafford. Also the first hundred made by an Aussie in this Ashes series. The dressing room's joy knew no bounds when Clarke reached his ton. Warner was the first to show his appreciation. Good to see smiles on Aussie faces after quite a long while.

76.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, pulled to backward square leg

76.5 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, backfoot and defending

76.4 Swann to Steven Smith, 3 runs, flicked to deep mid wicket, Swann wants the third to be prevented but the fielder can't as the batsman take three easy runs

76.3 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, forward defence

76.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, there it is! That's how you inspire your side, by leading from the front. Flicked to the mid-wicket region, Steven Smith was off the blocks in a flash, Clarke too and he makes it with ease. No extravagant celebrations from the Aussie skipper, just a calm raise of the bat and laps up all the applause. Every single soul in the ground stand up and appreciate the Aussie skipper's efforts. Terrific knock indeed and a richly deserved ton too.

76.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, gets forward and defends calmly

The field has come in to prevent Michael Clarke from getting to a 100

75.6 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, fullish and coming back in on off-stump, Steven Smith blocks

75.5 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, swinging away from Steven Smith, he watches it carefully and lets it go

75.4 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, nice and full once again, Smith drives hard but finds the man at extra cover

75.3 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, pitched up again, Clarke punches it wide of mid off and scampers across to get to 99

75.2 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, full and straight now, Clarke defends it watchfully down the track

75.1 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, good length and just outside off, Clarke leaves watchfully

71.4 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, full on off, Michael Clarke drives well to mid-off

71.3 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, cracker from Bresnan. Completely does Michael Clarke in with one that reversed in, in the air and then left Clarke off the wicket. Clarke was looking to whip that away, ws left bamboozled by the late movement. Luckily it was outside off and he got away. Has a suspicious look at the pitch; that was some ball from Bresnan

71.2 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, FOUR, top shot! Driven on the up as Bresnan goes full on off-stump, Clarke leaning into the off-drive and punching it hard, mid-off had no chance. Just 5 away from a hundred now

71.1 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, short of length on the stumps, Michael Clarke defends well

70.6 Swann to Steven Smith, leg byes, 2 runs, sharp turn, but slips down leg, off the pad and down to fine leg

70.5 Swann to Steven Smith, FOUR, poor from Jimmy Anderson, sliding to his left at point. Allows the punch off the backfoot to go under his fingers and the ball runs away to the fence. Swann isn't a happy man but there are is no extreme show of emotion as Anderson is Swann's great mate

70.4 Swann to Steven Smith, FOUR, that's aggression from Steven Smith. He chips down the wicket and goes straight down the wicket. The mid-on and mid-off were brought in and Smith took the bait, executing the shot perfectly

70.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, 100-run stand is up between the two. Michael Clarke eases it to long-on

70.2 Swann to Steven Smith, 1 run, turning in, Steven Smith goes on the backfoot and works it to fine leg

70.1 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, tossed up on off stump, Steven Smith defends

Graeme Swann [18.0-2-55-2] is back into the attack

69.6 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, dead straight from Bresnan, Michael Clarke blocks it back to Bresnan

69.5 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, good length on off-stump, Michael Clarke shows off his broadest forward defensive. Not an inch of a gap between bat and pad

69.4 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, pitched up outside off, Michael Clarke drives hard, but straight to the fielder at cover

69.1 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, back of a length on off-stump, Steven Smith defends

68.6 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, shaping in, Michael Clarke played that late and steered it to gully

68.5 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, solidly defended to an off-stump ball

68.4 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, short of length outside off, Michael Clarke punches it to point

68.3 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, another poor delivery. Swinging down the leg-side. This time Michael Clarke cannot lay bat on ball

68.2 Anderson to Steven Smith, 1 run, flicked to backward square leg

68.1 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, poor delivery and Steven Smith didn't put that away. Low full toss and slips it down leg. Good take by Prior after Smith failed to find any bat on the attempted flick

67.6 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, that's 5 leaves in this over.

67.5 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, finally Michael Clarke plays one with the bat this over. Shaped in to off-stump, Clarke defends stoutly

67.4 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, short of length outside off, Michael Clarke can leave that as well

67.3 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, much wider and an easier leave

67.2 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, this one is a dangerous leave. It came back in from outside off, Clarke shoulders arms and watches as the ball goes over the stumps

66.6 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, definite hint of reverse. This one curved in sharply, almost caught Steven Smith in front. But the inside edge onto the pads saved Smith. Badly out of position was Smith that time

66.5 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, angled in. Is that reverse? Looks like it, flicked to short mid-wicket

66.4 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, on off-stump, Steven Smith gets a good stride forward and defends to short-cover

66.3 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, driven hard and straight back at Anderson

66.2 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, angled in, Steven Smith defends it back to Anderson

66.1 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, good length on off-stump, calmly defended

65.6 Swann to Steven Smith, 1 run, driven to long on

65.5 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, defended on off-stump

65.4 Swann to Michael Clarke, 3 runs, flat and fired down the leg-side, glanced down to fine leg, for three more runs. Moves Clarke into the 90s

65.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, once again to the pitch of the ball and defended

65.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, uses his feet and smothers the spin near the feet of short leg

64.5 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, superb fielding on his follow-through from Anderson. Picks up the firm drive with his left-hand and then shies it back at the stumps though Michael Clarke was in his crease

64.4 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, full and swinging in, Michael Clarke on-drives it to mid-on

64.3 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, full outside off, left alone

64.2 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, defended to short cover

64.1 Anderson to Michael Clarke, FOUR, that's a loosener - short and wide outside off, Michael Clarke cuts in the air and just wide of gully. But nowhere near catching range. The loose ball has been put away to the square third man fence, Clarke into the late 80s

Stuart Broad is off the field. A substitute has come on now.

James Anderson [15.0-2-54-0] is back into the attack

63.6 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, uses his feet and then defends it even as he didn't get to the pitch of the ball

63.5 Swann to Steven Smith, 2 runs, worked off the backfoot to backward square leg, placed in the gap and a couple of runs

63.4 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, tapped into the off side

63.3 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, good fielding from Pietersen at point, cut to his left and he dives quickly to stop some runs

63.2 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, pushed to short cover

63.1 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, comes on the frontfoot and defends

62.6 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, pitched up outside off, Michael Clarke taps it near the cover region, wants a single, but it has gone straight to the fielder

62.5 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, a rock-solid backfoot defence to follow good batting in this over

62.4 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, now gets in line to a full delivery on off and defends comfortably

62.3 Broad to Michael Clarke, FOUR, excellent shot from Michael Clarke. He is seeing it well, arches back as the short delivery follows him, then just upper-glides it over the slip cordon. It was a good delivery and needed some extra class from Clarke to play a shot like that and he certainly did that with great skill

62.2 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, fullish on off, Michael Clarke gets forward to defend to short cover

62.1 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, beaten! Close to the outside edge. Short of length and holding it's line, Michael Clarke was tempted to prodding forward and misses. Ever so close to getting the wicket was Broad

61.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, gets to the pitch of the ball and drives to long on

61.5 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, another forward defensive

61.4 Swann to Steven Smith, 1 run, good fielding from Bairstow at mid wicket, dives to his left and keeps it to one

61.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, low full-toss, flicked to mid wicket, they take a single

61.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, tossed up outside off, Michael Clarke gets forward to defend to short cover

60.6 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, short of length on off-stump, Steven Smith defends

60.5 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, full outside off, left alone

60.4 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, short of length outside off, Steven Smith defends it to short cover

60.3 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, full outside off, left alone

60.2 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, turned off the hips to short mid-wicket

60.1 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, gets forward to an inswinger, Steven Smith edges it onto the pad. The inside edge saved him there

59.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, tries to smother the spin, Michael Clarke, but defends it onto the pad

59.5 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, on the backfoot and defending

59.4 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, gets forward and defends it to short cover

59.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, chips down and tries to flick, inside edges it onto the pads

59.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, FOUR, quicker ball from Swann, Michael Clarke latches on to that, rocked back and cut that fine, wide of slip. It flew quickly and well wide of Cook. Into the fence in a hurry

59.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, brilliant from Ian Bell, flings to his left and stops that flick to backward short leg

58.6 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, back of a length on off, Steven Smith blocks comfortably

Some running repairs going on as Broad has dug up a lot of dirt near his run-up. There will be a slight delay as the players take a break.

58.3 Broad to Michael Clarke, 3 runs, clever batting. The man was moved from third man and Michael Clarke plays it exactly there. He waits for it and gently opens the face of the bat, running it down to third man for three more runs

58.2 Broad to Michael Clarke, FOUR, Michael Clarke is getting better and better. He picks the short ball and pulls wide of the man at deep mid-wicket. Broad and England are trying to unsettle the Aussie captain with the short ball tactic, but this time the batsman won the mini-battle

58.1 Broad to Steven Smith, 1 run, turned wide of mid wicket

57.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, FOUR, fine batting from the Aussie skipper. It was fraction short and he rocked back quickly after initially coming forward, punched neatly and into the gap at cover. The ball just races away on the fast outfield

57.5 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, fraction short outside off, cut straight to the fielder at point

57.4 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, turned to short mid-wicket

57.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, a couple of steps down and defended

57.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, bat in front of the pad and defended

57.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, gets forward and defends

Graeme Swann [13.0-2-37-2] is back into the attack

Broad was gutted that England didn't have any reviews left. He caught Smith right in front as the batsman was neither forward nor back and was struck in line. Will Smith make England pay?

56.6 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, gets forward and drives to mid-off

56.5 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, full outside off, left alone

56.4 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, horrid shot. Steven Smith tries to release the pressure by pulling a not-so-short ball, misses. Could easily have bottom-edged that onto the stumps. Eventually it is collected low by Prior

56.3 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, a calm defence from Steven Smith now

56.2 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, England don't have any reviews left. Broad is still stuck on 199 Test wickets. That seemed close. They have gone up for an LBW appeal and replays show that Steven Smith was struck in line and would've gone on to clip the middle stump. Tony Hill gave it not-out and Smith gets away with one. Finally some luck going Australia's way. About time as well

54.1 Broad to Steven Smith, 1 run, fullish on the stumps, pushed to mid on

Stuart Broad [13.0-1-50-0] is back into the attack

53.6 Root to Michael Clarke, no run, flicked to mid-wicket

53.5 Root to Michael Clarke, no run, pushes on the frontfoot and defends solidly

53.4 Root to Michael Clarke, no run, yorker length on the stumps, Michael Clarke digs it out

53.3 Root to Michael Clarke, no run, gets forward and defends

53.2 Root to Michael Clarke, 2 runs, full toss on the pads, flicked to backward square leg, for a couple

53.1 Root to Steven Smith, 1 run, use of the feet first up and a drive to mid on, quick single taken

Welcome back to the final session. This is a surprise - Joe Root has been thrown the ball. A slip and a short leg in place. Here we go then.

It's been another good session for Australia. They made 88/1 with Clarke leading the way. He took over after the dismissal of Rogers and has been in total control. Steven Smith has been watchful in the unbeaten 51 run stand. For England, Swann has looked the most likely to pick up a wicket. Given the amount of turn he's been able to generate so far, he could prove to be a threat in the last session as well. That begins shortly. So stay tuned.

52.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, flat and straight. Clarke defends it watchfully from the crease. That will be tea on day one.

52.5 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, slow and on the leg, Clarke comes on the frontfoot and works it to mid wicket

52.4 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, Clarke defends it down the track once more

52.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, flat and turning in again, Clarke gets down the track and pushes it back to Swann

52.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, pushed through quick and on the middle and leg, Clarke plays it down the track

52.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, flat and turning in, Clarke gets back and across to tap it on the onside

51.6 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, full and straight, Smith gets his bat in front of his pad and pushes it back down the track

51.5 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, full and on the off, Smith punches it hard and straight to mid off

51.4 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, outside off again, Smith plays it back down the track

51.3 Anderson to Michael Clarke, 1 run, just outside off, Clarke gets back and pushes it softly through cover for a single

49.3 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, England have lost both reviews now. They will consider themselves unlucky. There's a slight indication on Snickometer. Anderson is not happy and has a quick word with Marais Erasmus. Smith was going to drive a full delivery away from his body. The sound could have come only with bat hitting ball but there was nothing on Hot Spot.

England review straightaway. The appeal is for a caught behind. The players were already celebrating. They look extremely confident. There's some sound. Now how will this be interpreted? Nothing on Hot Spot. Is there enough evidence to overturn the on-field decision? There was a sound as the ball went past the bat. Bat was not hitting the ground. No other source of noise. Touch and go. How will Dharmasena judge this one? He's looking at a lot more replays. Stays not out.

49.2 Anderson to Steven Smith, FOUR, short and no real pace. It sits up asking to be hit and is put away in style. Smith pulled it into the ground and in the big gap through mid wicket. Very well played

49.1 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, good length and on the off, Smith presses forward to block

48.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, turning in slowly, Clarke stays back to knock it on the onside

48.5 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, pushed through much quicker outside off, Clarke brings his bat down very quickly to defend

43.6 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, very close to the off stump again, Clarke leaves but that was quite close. Lots of oohs and aahs all around

43.5 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, FOUR, banged in short by Bresnan. Clarke stands up tall and pulls it into the ground to the deep mid wicket fence. That brings up his 28th Test fifty. It's been quite a solid innings from the skipper

43.4 Bresnan to Steven Smith, 1 run, good length and outside off, Smith taps it through cover for another quick single

43.3 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, good length and very straight, Smith gets back and taps it on the onside

43.2 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, pitched up again. Clarke drives it very firmly down the ground but KP dives across from mid on to make a good stop. He swiftly gets up and throws down the stumps at the non-striker's end as well

43.1 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, full and just outside off, Clarke watches it well and leaves again

42.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, flat and on the leg again, Clarke gets right back and works it behind square on the onside for one

42.5 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, Clarke nudges it to leg slip

42.4 Swann to Michael Clarke, FOUR, Clarke continues to use his feet well. It was given a bit of air. Clarke comes down, gets to the pitch and lofts it straight and flat down the ground. This is a good contest

42.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, on the middle and leg from round the wicket, Clarke pushes it to mid on

42.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, flat and straight from round the wicket, Clarke gets right back in the crease to defend

42.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, tossed up outside off, Clarke lunges out to defend well

41.3 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, good length and on the off, Clarke defends it watchfully

41.2 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, banged in short by Bresnan now. Clarke bends his knees and sways away from the line

41.1 Bresnan to Steven Smith, 1 run, full and angled in from Bresnan, Smith gets a thickish inside edge behind square on the onside for one

40.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, FOUR, nicely flighted again. Clarke continues to skip down and this time he plays the lofted shot. Not timed too well but it still manages to trickle into the long off boundary

40.5 Swann to Michael Clarke, FOUR, floated up nicely, Clarke dances down the track, gets to the pitch and drives it fluently through cover for a boundary

40.4 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, turning in sharply once more, Clarke allows it to hit him on the thigh

40.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, pitched up again, Clarke comes down and pushes it to point

40.2 Swann to Steven Smith, leg byes, 1 run, turning in onto leg, Smith lunges out and it hits him on the thigh before rolling past leg slip

40.1 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, well another marginal decision. Smith was standing right back in the crease and missed a delivery turning in big. More than half the ball was not hitting the stump shows the ball-tracker

Another appeal for LBW. Turned down again. Long discussion and Cook opts for the review. Smith was hanging back in the crease and was hit in front of middle and leg. There was big turn. It hit Smith on the knee roll. Umpire's call! So it stays not out! Now it's England's turn to be miffed, and lose a review.

39.6 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, 2 runs, very full and outside off, Clarke leans forward and drives it wide of sweeper cover for two more

39.5 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Clarke leaves but that was very close to the off stump

39.3 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, Clarke is beaten yet again. It pitches on off and jags away just a little. Enough to beat Clarke's punch

39.2 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, slow swing away, Clarke stays in the crease and dabs it to point

39.1 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, good length and outside off, Clarke watches well and shoulders arms

Drinks are on the field now

38.6 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, slowly tossed up outside off and turning in, Smith presses forward and gets a thick inside edge onto his pads. There was a loud appeal for LBW but it's turned down

38.5 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, turning in from outside off, Smith gets right back to block

38.4 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, turning in, Smith defends it on the offside

38.3 Swann to Steven Smith, no run, flat and turning in, Smith dances down the track and lunges out to pad it away

38.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Clarke gets back and works it behind square on the onside for a single

38.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, turning in again, Clarke gets right back and taps it to mid wicket

37.6 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, pitched up and very straight, Smith pushes it back down the track

37.5 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, full and straight, Smith defends it solidly

37.4 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, good length and just outside off, Smith shoulders arms

37.3 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, angled in again, Clarke works it through square leg for a single

37.2 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, 2 runs, angled into the pads, Clarke works it down to fine leg for an easy couple

37.1 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, full and outside off, Clarke leaves with ease

Steven Smith, right handed bat, comes to the crease

36.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, out Lbw!! Rogers was distracted by someone behind the sight-screen before this ball. That might have cost him here. This was full from round the wicket, Rogers tried to flick but missed and was hit low on the front pad. Striking him in line and would have probably hit leg stump. Clarke advises againt a review. It ends a superb innings from Rogers. Pity he could not make it into a bigger one. Swann's 2nd wicket and he's keeping England in the game. Chris Rogers lbw b Swann 84(114) [4s-14]

Swann to Chris Rogers, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Loud appeal for LBW and it has been given out. No review!

36.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, pitched up again, Rogers pushes it straight to the fielder at cover

36.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, sliding on from round the wicket, Rogers gets right back to tap it on the offside

36.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, given runs but this was off the thigh pad. Clarke skipped out to play but the ball turned in and went off the thigh. Ian Bell, at leg slip, got a palm on it as well but did not latch on. Would have been given out had he caught it, I'm guessing

36.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, turning in and some extra bounce as well. Clarke is hit on the thigh

36.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, FOUR, turning in on the leg now, Clarke glances it very fine and picks up a boundary. Easily done

35.6 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, angled across once again, easily left alone by Rogers

35.5 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 2 runs, on the leg now, Rogers turns it through square leg for a couple

35.4 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, full and outside off, Rogers punches it to mid off

35.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, angled across again, Rogers drives out but misses

35.1 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, full and straight, Rogers punches it down the track and back to Bresnan

Tim Bresnan [5.0-2-18-1] is back into the attack

34.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, turning in from outside off, Clarke gets right back and pushes it down the track

34.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, 1 run, sliding on outside off, Rogers pushes it wide of cover off the backfoot for a quick single

34.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, floated up again, Rogers taps it on the offside

34.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, pitched up again, Rogers punches it straight to the fielder at mid off

34.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, turning in, Clarke works it through mid wicket for a single

34.1 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, slow and outside off, Clarke lunges out and defends it on the offside

33.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, angled across again, Rogers dabs it straight to gully

33.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, Broad goes past the bat yet again. It was angled outside off, Rogers pushes out at it but misses

33.4 Broad to Michael Clarke, 1 run, Broad follows it up with a fuller delivery now, Clarke knocks it neatly wide of mid on for a quick single

33.3 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, excellent bouncer now. That was heading right at Clarke's helmet and was bowled at good pace too. Clarke was a little late to get down but does manage to save himself from damage

33.2 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, full and straight again, Clarke is squared up a touch and gets a soft leading edge towards point

32.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, very straight in line now, Rogers gets the bat parallel to the pad and pushes it to mid on

32.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, pushed through full once more, Rogers leans out and defends it

32.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, slow and full again, Rogers taps it to cover

32.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, going straight on, Rogers moves forward and taps it on the offside

32.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, 2 runs, drifting on the middle and leg, Rogers gets forward and nudges it in the big gap through mid wicket for two more

32.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, tossed up outside off from round the wicket, Rogers leans forward and defends it towards short cover

Graeme Swann [2.0-1-3-1] is back into the attack

31.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, 3 runs, a little too full and that allows Rogers to punch it neatly along the carpet once again, in the gap between extra cover and mid off as well

31.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, too far outside off now and is left alone with ease

31.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, good delivery from Broad. He angles it across and gets it to jag away after pitching in line with off. Rogers pokes out and is beaten all ends up

31.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, slanted across and outside off now, left alone

31.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, FOUR, Rogers has been putting away good deliveries to the boundary today. This was one of the easier ones. It was a full toss outside off, Rogers leans forward and creams it to the cover fence

31.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, just outside off now, Rogers hangs back and defends it on the onside

30.6 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, good length and very straight, Clarke plays it back down the track

30.5 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, very full from Anderson now, Clarke manages to jam it out in front of mid off

30.4 Anderson to Michael Clarke, FOUR, extremely tentative from Clarke. He was about to play this length delivery outside off but then pulls his bat up to leave. The ball still hits the bat and luckily for him goes along the ground and in the gap between slips and gully

30.3 Anderson to Michael Clarke, 2 runs, angled in now, Clarke works it away through mid wicket for a couple

30.2 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, full and outside off. It jags away too, Clarke pokes his bat out limply and is beaten

30.1 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, just outside off again, Clarke knocks it in front of point

29.6 Broad to Michael Clarke, 1 run, full and straight again, Clarke turns it softly through mid wicket for one more

29.5 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, good length and on the off again, Clarke gets right behind to defend

29.4 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, good length and just outside off, Clarke leaves but that was not too far away from the off stump

This tweet is from the Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd: I've just sat down to watch the test. That was one of the worst cricket umpiring decisions I have ever seen

29.3 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, outside off once again, Clarke watches it closely and leaves

29.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, 1 run, very full and outside off, Rogers leans forward and squeezes it down to deep point

29.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, good length and well outside off, Rogers leaves with ease

27.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, full and outside off, Rogers leans forward and punches it to mid on

27.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, FOUR, Rogers continues fluently. This was slightly short and outside off, Rogers hops up and dabs this one very late to get it well wide of the man at sweeper cover. The timing was perfect as well

27.3 Broad to Michael Clarke, 1 run, full and straight again, Clarke drives away from the body and gets a thick inside edge behind square on the onside for just one

27.2 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, full and on the leg now, Clarke misses out on the flick and is hit on the pad

27.1 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, pitched up and on the off, Clarke strides out and punches it down the track

26.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, full and just outside off now, Rogers presses forward and then leaves

26.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, Anderson attacks the pads once again, Rogers gets the bat in front of the pad to knock it on the onside

26.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, very straight in line, Rogers turns it to mid wicket now

26.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, this was very straight in line but was pitching outside leg. It hit Rogers just above the knee roll as well. Anderson seemed very confident initially but does not want the review

Appeal for LBW turned down. No review.

26.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, just outside off now, Rogers watches well and shoulders arms

26.1 Anderson to Michael Clarke, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, Clarke drops it softly in front of cover for a quick single

So we're back. Time to move on from that shocker. We'll have Anderson v Clarke to start off. No better way to begin the session.

DRS saga doesn't die down: Well everything pointed for the on-field call to be overturned in that Khawaja dismissal, but Dharmasena who is the man who matters, saw something else which nobody did. Australia have been done in by the DRS again and it only make them more grumpier. After a fairly sedate start to the day, that decision has sparked this Ashes Test to life.

This from @ABVan is quite funny: Excellent use of technology to induce howlers

Steve James (@sjamesjourno): Thing to remember is that without DRS we would still be saying that was a shocking decision. Not the system's fault but those operating it.

Scott Styris: Umpires protecting each other is the main reason DRS is causing controversy!

Alec Stewart: That is a ridiculous decision by both the on & off field umpires. DRS creating yet more controversy. Any wonder players don't walk!

We'll leave you with some tweets regarding the Khawaja decision.

It's been an entertaining session overall and a pretty good one for Australia. Definitely one of their better ones in the series. Shame it could not have been even better. Dharmasena's decision to give Khawaja out will be the talking point of the session and rightly so. However, it should not overshadow the excellent effort of Chris Rogers. He has batted with a lot of fluency to give Australia a good start. There is nothing on the pitch to cause any alarms. Will they be able to capitalise on this platform? Join us in a short while to find out.

25.6 Broad to Michael Clarke, 3 runs, full and angled into the pads. Clarke flicks it firmly through mid wicket but it does not have enough on it to reach the fence. Easy three though. That will be lunch on day one.

25.5 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, a lot fuller and swinging away outside off, Clarke leaves it with ease

25.4 Broad to Michael Clarke, 2 runs, slightly short and well outside off, Clarke jumps up and cuts it through cover. Root races after it and does well to keep them to two

25.3 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, good length and on the off, Clarke stays right back in the crease and defends it

25.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, 1 run, slightly short and on the off, Rogers gets up tall and knocks it softly through cover for an easy single

25.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, good length and just outside off, Rogers shoulders arms

So we will have one more over before lunch. The action has pepped up a touch in the last 15 minutes.

24.6 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, good length and outside off, Clarke plays inside the line again and allows it to go through

Anderson was sprinting back to the top of the run up but Clarke wants to talk to Chris Rogers. Bit of time wasting but we will get another over by the looks of it

24.5 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, slanted in now, Clarke keeps the bat close to his pads to defend

24.4 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, good length and nipping away a shade outside off, Clarke pokes out limply but is beaten again

24.3 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, on the off, Clarke opens the face and defends it on the offside

24.2 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, sliding down the leg side now, Clarke tries to glance but misses

24.1 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, good delivery first up, it was just outside off and jagging away a touch. Clarke plays inside the line and lets it go through

James Anderson [9.0-1-36-0] is back into the attack

Well Australia have to move on quickly from that decision. Anderson remember has dismissed Clarke 7 times in Tests. He's back in now.

23.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, on the off now, Rogers hops up and gets a bit of a thickish edge onto his body

23.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, FOUR, on the leg now, Rogers turns it off his pads and in the big gap through fine leg for one more boundary

Shane Warne on air at the moment calls that decision ridiculous. The mildest way one can put that decision into perspective. Absolutely crazy decision from the third umpire.

The argument supporting the umpire would be that there was enough evidence to overturn the decision. That in itself is debatable for there was absolutely nothing on evidence to support the on-field decision.

23.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, angled outside off, Rogers pushes out at it limply but is beaten

23.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, full and outside off, Rogers presses forward and punches it to mid off

23.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, good length and on the off, Rogers hangs back to block it down the track

Stuart Broad [7.0-1-25-0] is back into the attack

Michael Clarke, right handed bat, comes to the crease

22.6 Swann to Khawaja, out Caught by Prior!! Well this DRS debate will never end. You could actually see the gap between bat and ball. Nothing on Hot Spot. Yet the umpire has given it out. Someone please tell me what the third umpires are watching? This is a farcical really. Khawaja had gone for the drive, there was big turn and bounce but nothing to suggest that he had nicked it. Everyone on the ground seemed to think so after the replays. Well everyone but the third umpire. Khawaja c Prior b Swann 1(19)

Swann to Khawaja, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Khawaja has been given out caught behind now but he decides to review. There was a lot of turn and bounce. Was there a nick? There was a sound but nothing on Hot Spot. There seemed to be a big gap between bat and ball too. Repeated replays now. Dharmasena is the third umpire. Is there enough evidence to overturn the decision? Bat did graze the pad there. Can't fault the third umpire for taking time given all the drama over the last 2 tests. OUT!! Yet another shocker!

22.5 Swann to Khawaja, no run, it was floated up by Swann, Khawaja came down to flick but was hit low on the pad. That could have been sliding down

Loud appeal for LBW turned down. There's a quick conference and there'll be no review.

22.3 Swann to Khawaja, no run, pushed through now, Khawaja dances down the track and defends it

22.2 Swann to Khawaja, no run, going on straight from round the wicket, Khawaja gets right back to block

22.1 Swann to Khawaja, no run, slow and outside off, Khawaja leans forward and pushes it back down the track

21.6 Anderson to Khawaja, 1 run, excellent running. Khawaja just drops it softly between cover and point and sprints through to get off the mark

21.5 Anderson to Khawaja, no run, no too far outside off now, Khawaja lunges out and blocks it solidly

21.4 Anderson to Khawaja, no run, good length and on the off, Khawaja pushes it back down the track

21.3 Anderson to Khawaja, no run, Anderson goes back to over the wicket to Khawaja. He keeps it just outside off too and is left alone

21.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, 1 run, very full and outside off now, Rogers drives firmly square on the offside. It looked like a boundary initially but point has been pushed back to the boundary. Just a single results.

21.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, very full and outside off, Rogers presses forward and drives firmly and straight to cover

20.6 Swann to Khawaja, no run, Swann pushes it through quicker now and outside off, Khawaja gets right back to punch but finds the man at cover

20.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, 1 run, slow and on the middle and leg, Rogers presses forward and works it softly through mid wicket for a quick single

20.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, 2 runs, floated up straight, Rogers comes on the frontfoot and works it between mid wicket and long on for an easy couple

20.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, slow and straight from round the wicket, Rogers presses out to push it down the track

20.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flat and outside off now, Rogers gets back and dabs it towards point

20.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, slow and straight from round the wicket, Rogers defends it well

Graeme Swann, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

19.6 Anderson to Khawaja, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Khawaja blocks it softly towards cover

19.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, 1 run, angled in, Rogers nudges it softly in front of mid on. That brings up Rogers' 20,000th first class run. Testament to his longevity at a top level. He's showing the weight of the experience today

19.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty now, Rogers continues to leave patiently

19.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, on the off again, Rogers stays in the crease and blocks it

19.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, on a good length just outside off from round the wicket. Rogers defends it on the offside

19.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, full and outside off, Rogers presses forward and pushes it wide of mid off. He was looking for a quick single but is sent back by Khawaja

18.6 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, an absolute peach to end the over. It was full, pitching on off and then moving away late. Khawaja had to play at it. He did well not to keep chasing but was lucky not have got an edge

18.5 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, much straighter now, Khawaja taps this to mid on while staying inside the crease

18.4 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, still not making him play, Khawaja gets outside off and lifts the bat over his head

18.3 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, Bresnan keeps it well outside off again, easy leave for Khawaja. He'll not mind these sighters early in his innings

18.2 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, full and well outside off once more, Khawaja shoulders arms

18.1 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, slanted outside off from over the wicket, Khawaja leaves watchfully

17.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, good length and on the off, Rogers pushes it back down the track

17.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, good length and just outside off again, Rogers continues to leave

17.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, no movement this time, Anderson lets it go in with angle from round the wicket. Rogers watches it right until it lands into Prior's gloves

17.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, full and outside off from Anderson, Rogers leaves watchfully

Rogers is just 1 run away from 20,000 first class runs!

17.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, full and on the off, Rogers presses forward and pushes it back down the track

17.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, banged in short by Anderson from round the wicket, Rogers was shuffling out but ducks under quickly

16.6 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, full and on the off now, Khawaja defends it solidly down the track

Usman Khawaja, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Three slips and a gully for Khawaja.

16.5 Bresnan to Shane Watson, out Caught by Alastair Cook!! No LBW this time but he falls for the outswinger. Watson is having a torrid time. This was full from Bresnan with some movement away. Watson pressed forward to defend but got a thick outside edge. It flies straight to Cook at 1st slip at a good height. He does not drop many and Bresnan gives England a much needed break. Shane Watson c Alastair Cook b Bresnan 19(49) [4s-2]

Bresnan to Shane Watson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

16.4 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, full and straight now, Watson punches it firmly but straight to mid on

16.3 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 1 run, full and outside off, Rogers drives fluently once again through extra cover but KP dives across at mid off to keep them down to one

16.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, FOUR, the boundaries continue to flow. It was short and wide outside off, Rogers slashes out and gets a thick outside edge between slips and gully

Watson is doing well too and is happy to bring Rogers back on strike. Nice understanding between the two.

16.1 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 1 run, on a good length and outside off, Watson stays in the crease and pushes it between cover and point to bring Chris Rogers back on strike

Here's something to put things into perspective. Watson's current strike-rate is just under 40 while Rogers' is stroking at over 100!

15.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, on a good length and outside off, Rogers gets back and taps it to cover

15.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, FOUR, that's Rogers' 2nd Test fifty. He gets there by driving a full one square and past point. That's his 10th boundary as well. What a top class innings this has been from him. He's ticked all the boxes Australia would have wanted after opting to bat

15.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, FOUR, a bit of cat and mouse game between these two now. Anderson goes back to a fuller length outside off and Rogers does not hold back. He strides out and creams it through cover. Now. What will Anderson's reply be?

15.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, beautifully bowled by Anderson. He slants it into middle and leg from round the wicket and gets it to straighten. Rogers was looking to flick again but gets a thick leading edge that is stopped well at gully by Root

Two slips and two gullies now.

15.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, FOUR, Chris Rogers is making every little mistake pay today. Anderson goes a little too full and drifts on the middle and leg. Rogers stays still and flicks it nicely through to the mid wicket fence. Top shot

15.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, full and outside off, Rogers pushes it softly towards point

James Anderson [5.0-0-21-0] is back into the attack

14.6 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, not too full again, Watson pushes forward and punches it uppishly in front of mid off

14.5 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, good length and well outside off, Watson leaves with ease

14.3 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, good length and very straight now, Rogers gets right behind the line to defend

14.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, FOUR, Rogers is getting better and better. This has been the shot of the morning. It was not too full from Bresnan but Rogers presses forward and punches it on the up and straight down the ground for a glorious boundary

14.1 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, FOUR, that brings up the 50-run stand between the two. Rogers drives this full delivery neatly along the ground and past point to bring up the milestone. This has been a solid stand from these two.

Drinks are on the field now

13.6 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, on a good length and on the off, Watson gets back to block well

13.5 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, just outside off once more, Watson shoulders arms

13.4 Broad to Shane Watson, 2 runs, almost in the blockhole now from Broad. Watson handles it well though and manages to flick it in the gap through mid wicket for a couple

13.3 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, good length and just outside off, Watson dabs it towards gully

13.2 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, good length and on the off, Watson defends it solidly

13.1 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, full and moving away outside off, Watson shoulders arms. This one kept really low and almost rolls through to Prior

12.6 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 3 runs, edged but it falls safe. This was full and outside off again, Watson pushed out at it and got a thickish outside edge. Fortunately for him it flies between gully and point. Rogers pushes hard for the third and makes it comfortably

12.5 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, full and closer to the off stump now, Watson blocks confidently

12.4 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, very good delivery from Bresnan. He gets it up and in the corridor of uncertainty. It nips away just a touch to beat Watson's watchful prod

12.3 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, very full and outside off, Watson leaves with ease

12.2 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, just outside off once more, Watson stands back and punches it firmly to mid off

12.1 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, good length and on the off, Watson stands up tall to defend

11.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, FOUR, full and wide outside off. Rogers does not hold back and throws his bat out to squirt this one to the left of gully. He gets his 5th boundary with that

11.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, slightly short and outside off, Rogers gets up tall now and chops it wide of point

11.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, full and swinging in now, Rogers whips it firmly and wide of mid on

11.3 Broad to Shane Watson, 1 run, teasing length from Broad. It was a touch fuller and outside off. Watson falls for the bait and tries to drive hard but gets a thick inside edge that goes through behind square on the onside

11.2 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, angled in now, Watson stays back and knocks it softly on the onside

11.1 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, good length and on the off, Watson defends it on the offside

Tom Moody is still not convinced with Watson's technique: "Watson's front pad still looks very big, bounce at Old Trafford might save him this test!"

10.6 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, full and straight again, Rogers flicks firmly and straight to short mid wicket

10.5 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, Bresnan finally goes outside off. Rogers is able to leave it with a lot of ease

10.4 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, very straight again, Rogers hops up and turns it off his hips in front of square leg

10.3 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, hint of movement in and very straight in line. Rogers defends it watchfully towards cover

10.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, on a good length and very straight, Rogers watches it well and defends it from the crease

10.1 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, Bresnan gets good bounce off a good length straightaway. Rogers is surprised a touch and is hit high on the bat. It rolls in front of point

Tim Bresnan, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

9.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, 1 run, angled in from round the wicket, Rogers stands up tall and turns it softly through mid wicket for one more

9.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, full and on the leg, Rogers turns it firmly and straight to square leg

9.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, pitched up outside off, Rogers punches it firmly to short cover

9.3 Broad to Shane Watson, 1 run, angled in and very straight now, Watson knocks it in the vacant mid wicket area for a quick single. Good running

9.2 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, full and on the off now, Watson presses forward and defends it confidently

9.1 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, in the air but safe! A lot of width outside off, Watson reaches out to drive it uppishly in front of point. A little better timing and that would have gone straight to the fielder.

India's leading offie, Ravi Ashwin is watching the Ashes closely. Here's his tweet - 'Englands field placing has been spot on. The short extra for Rogers and mid on really straight for Watson.'

8.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, full and outside off, Rogers leaves with ease

8.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Rogers hops up and dabs it towards point

8.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, FOUR, overpitched by Anderson from round the wicket. Rogers stays in the crease and punches it firmly past mid off for yet another boundary

8.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, a little too far outside off this time and is left alone once again by Rogers

8.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, much better length from Anderson. Rogers was pressing forward but spots the line outside off and decides to leave late

8.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, full, outside off and swerving away. Rogers does not move out too much and leaves comfortably

7.5 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, a lot further outside off now, Watson does not offer a shot

7.4 Broad to Shane Watson, FOUR, Broad digs it in short and Watson latches onto it very quickly. He gets up tall and pulls it very hard and fine to the boundary. He's looking in a positive frame of mind

7.3 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, a lot fuller this time, Watson moves forward and dabs to gully once again

7.2 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, on the off, Watson gets back and blocks it towards gully

7.1 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, the LBW trap against Watson once again. To his credit Watson got a good stride out this time and was hit on the knee roll. It was probably hitting him outside outside off too. Too much doubt and Prior suggests against the review. The ball-tracker suggests it was going over the stumps

Very loud appeal for an LBW turned down. No review either.

6.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, outside off once more, Rogers covers the line well and lets it go through

6.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, FOUR, a little too full from Anderson and he pays for it. Rogers did not move his feet too much but opens the face of the bat and guides this between gully and the slip cordon. All along the ground too so that was safely done

6.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, just outside off from a slightly short of length, Rogers gets up tall to block

6.3 Anderson to Shane Watson, 1 run, not too long. Watson is up to it this time. The delivery angled in. Watson whips it off his pads and gets it through square leg

Two outswingers in a row from Anderson. How long will it be before he brings it back in?

6.2 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, moving away once again. Watson leaves once more

6.1 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, the outswinger outside off, Watson lifts the bat over his head

5.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, Broad tests out the bounce by digging it short. Rogers ducks under quickly

5.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, FOUR, full and on the middle and leg, Rogers turns it neatly off the pads to the mid wicket boundary. That was well timed

5.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty this time, Rogers leaves with ease

5.3 Broad to Shane Watson, 1 run, coming in with the angle. Watson gets a good stride out and brings the bat in front of the pad. The thickish inside edge squirts through backward square leg

5.2 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, pitched up again with a hint of movement away. Watson comes on the frontfoot and taps it towards point

5.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, 3 runs, very full and outside off now, Rogers presses forward and punches this along the ground through extra cover. The ball slows down and comes to a stop well in front of the boundary ropes but there's still enough time to take three

4.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, 1 run, slightly shorter from Anderson and in line with off stump, Rogers stands up tall and nudges it between cover and point for one

4.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, full and still well outside off, no shot offered by Rogers

4.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, Anderson goes way outside off now and is easily left alone by Rogers

4.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, 2 runs, good follow up delivery from Anderson but nicely handled by Rogers as well. This one came in with the angle from round the wicket, Rogers gets his bat down a tad late but manages to turn it through square leg

4.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, angled in from round the wicket and then jagging away outside off. Rogers watches it closely and lets it go through

4.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, 2 runs, full and outside off, Rogers stays in the crease and eases it through cover for two more

Anderson comes from round the wicket to Chris Rogers now.

3.6 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, on the off again, Watson presses forward and dabs it softly towards gully

3.5 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, good length and swerving away outside off, easily left alone by Watson

3.4 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, full and outside off now, Watson does not offer a shot

3.3 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, slightly short but on off stump. Watson trusts the bounce and allows it to go through

3.2 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, perfect from Broad. Absolutely perfect. Pitches on a good length, in line with off stump and then jags away off the pitch. Watson is squared up and beaten comprehensively

3.1 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, good length and outside off with a hint of movement away. Watson was pushing his bat out but pulls it back in and allows it go through to the keeper

2.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, Anderson continues to keep it way outside off but Rogers is not tempted to go after it

2.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, a lot fuller and outside off, Rogers strides out and punches it hard to cover

2.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, well outside off once again, it hits one of the whiter patches on the pitch and goes through on the 2nd bounce to Prior. Dangerous signs?

2.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, slanted across once more, Rogers continues to leave

2.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, excellent carry through to the keeper. It was angled away outside off and Rogers shoulders arms

2.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, 2 runs, full and outside off from Anderson. Rogers reaches forward and pushes it in the gap through extra cover for a couple

1.6 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, good length and very straight, Watson defends it watchfully from the crease

1.5 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, Broad angles this in from a good length. There was good bounce on it and hits Watson on the thigh

1.4 Broad to Shane Watson, FOUR, streaky but a very effective. Broad was guilty of offering a lot of width outside off. It was very full as well. Watson reaches out and slashes this over the head of the man at point for a boundary

1.3 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, too far outside off this time, moving away again. Watson leaves with ease. That could have been called a wide but Erasmus lets that go

1.2 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, still full and well outside off, moving away this time. Watson does not have a go at it

1.1 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, short and wide outside off. Watson leans back and cuts it with a flourish but straight to the fielder at point

Stuart Broad, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Three slips and a gully for Broad as well.

0.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, full and swerving in now, Rogers stands up tall and punches it to KP at mid on

0.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, FOUR, pitched up once again by Anderson. Rogers reaches out and gets a thickish outside edge in the vacant third man area for a boundary. Gets off the mark with that

0.3 Anderson to Shane Watson, 1 run, closer to the off stump now, Watson dabs it square on the offside and gets off the mark with an easy single

0.2 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, swinging away outside off once again, Watson leaves once more

0.1 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, full and swinging away now but outside off, Watson shoulders arms

Shane Watson and Chris Rogers are at the crease. Shane Watson is on strike. Anderson will open the attack

A bit of a false start. Anderson aborts his run-up.

Right. All set for the start. Anderson will begin proceedings on his home ground. Three slips and a gully in place.

As if James Anderson, who is a Lancashire legend already, wasn't thrilled to be a part of his home Test, the Lancashire officials have presented him with a commerative plaque in honor of him going past 300 Test wickets. It gets better and better for the 'Burnley Express'. He must be a pretty chuffed man.

A good start then for Australia. They have won the toss which is a positive beginning. Michael Clarke must be one of the bravest men in the world. He is very confident that Australia can come back from 0-2 down to win the Ashes. Even at the toss he was clear and spoke with great clarity. Can he inspire this Aussie side whom many are calling it the worst ever to leave the shores? Well if anyone can change the fortunes of this Aussie side, then it should be the one world-class performer in the side in Clarkey.

So it's good news for England that KP is fit and will be playing. Warner at No 6 for Australia is an interesting move. An aggressive batsman at that position could prove a double-edged sword.

Cook: "I would have probably batted as well. We are unchanged. We came here with all our options covered. It's good that Chris Tremlett is back. He's a tough bowler to face as we find out in the nets. It's going to be a crucial first hour. The extra stands that have been built is fantastic."

Clarke: "We're going to have a bat. Mitchell Starc is in. Nathan Lyon is back in for Agar. Warner is in for Hughes. We've not being play the solid cricket that we want to. Warner will bat at No 6. You want to win every game you want to play. We can turn it around in the next five days. I look forward to being out there today."

Australia have won the toss and elected to bat

Yesterday Michael Clarke and Darren Lehmann invited Shane Warne to come and have a pep-talk with the lads ahead of the third Test. Warne had a lengthy session with the boys with special tips passed on to young Ashton Agar. Will those wise words prove to be the sparking of a revival? We'll see, but one thing is certain. Australia are leaving no stone unturned to mount a fightback. But that's the Aussie way, right?

It's all been back to the basics for Australia. Darren Lehmann had enough of all the bad batting and decided to have a net before the Old Trafford Test. He went well there, causing a few thoughts which went like - can he make a comeback and save the Aussies? Will he do the unthinkable and be a coach-cum-player? All those fancy thoughts were put to rest soon as 'Boof' decided he'd better be coach for the moment.

As we start wondering how the Old Trafford wicket will play, Sir Ian Botham is out there doing the pitch report. He reckons it's rock-hard. A true wicket, with lots of pace and bounce. Plenty of carry as well. Pretty much similar to the old Old Trafford wickets then. Sir Ian says, if it spins, as they it will, it will spin pretty quickly. So that's the pitch report done.

How will the Old Trafford wicket play? Old Trafford is generally the quickest and bounciest pitch available in England. But will the pitch retain the same characteristics after the renovation? It generally spins and spins quickly at Old Trafford. Remember Warne to Gatting 1993? That ball doesn't need more explanation. It has been beaten to death!

Team news, Australia: James Pattinson is already out with a stress-related injury. Lots of changes expected. Will David Warner, who is available replace Chris Rogers? Rogers has already given a hint, saying that Warner might take his spot. There also has been talk about Nathan Lyon coming in for Ashton Agar. Will we see more changes? We''ll know in a bit.

Team news, England: The big question is whether Kevin Pietersen who has been suffering from a calf injury will play. Alastair Cook was pretty bullish that KP will play, with him having done all his pre-match exercises without going through any discomfort. If Pietersen doesn't play, James Taylor who played a couple of Tests against South Africa will replace him. If the Old Trafford wicket offers bounce, Chris Tremlett may come in for Tim Bresnan.

No such problems for England. They lead 2-0 for the first time in an Ashes series since 1986-87 and look all set to complete a whitewash if things go their way. A big day for Old Trafford as well. The ground has undergone significant changes with large parts renovated. They last hosted an Ashes Test in 2005, losing out in 2009 due to the renovation going on. It cost Lancashire Cricket Club 44 Million Pounds to renovate Old Trafford. There will be a few nervous officials when the first ball is bowled at 11am today. Fingers crossed!

If you have been reading the following paragraphs, you would imagine that it is all doom and gloom for Australia. Amidst all these, there has been some silver linings like the showing of young left-arm spinner turned talented bat - Ashton Agar. He almost created history by becoming the first debutant at No. 11 to make a Test 100, but fell agonisingly two runs short. Brad Haddin has been another bright spot in an otherwise dark summer for Australia.

Ever since Michael Hussey followed Ricky Ponting into Test retirement in January, Australia's record in the longer format of the game has been: played 6, lost 6, which included a 0-4 whitewash at the hands of India. They are on the verge of equalling their worst-ever record - when they lost seven in a row to England way back in the 1880s - if they lost the third Test at Old Trafford. They have already equalled their second worst - which is losing 6 in a row to mighty West Indies in 1984. Not a good time to be an Aussie Cricket fan.

As if one Warner wasn't enough to cause mayhem to the Aussie ranks, his brother Steven went on his own Twitter rampage posting a couple of offensive tweets which further embarrassed Cricket Australia. David was quick to distance himself from his brother's comments. But the damage had been done. Steven deleted his Twitter account as soon as the scandal erupted. Double trouble!

David Warner's story so far on this Ashes tour can be made into a blockbuster movie. Before the start of the Ashes tour, he was involved in a Twitter spat with a couple of Aussie journalists. He was fined for that act. Then came the famous punch at Joe Root in a Pub which forced the Aussie management to remove him from the squad for the first couple of Test matches. He was sent to South Africa to play for Australia A where he made 193, which in turn forced a recall for the third Test at Old Trafford. Some story that!

The problems don't end there. There has been talk about the uneasy relationship that Shane Watson and Michael Clarke share with Mickey Arthur claiming that Clarke called Watson a 'Cancer'. And we haven't even started talking about the special case of one man - David Warner.

Consider this: Australia are suffering ever since they set foot in England. They sacked their coach Mickey Arthur, who in turn filed a case against his unjust removal. They installed Darren Lehmann hoping he would turn things around - that move hasn't worked so far. The batting has been a shambles with the lower-order contributing more than the top and middle.

The Oxford dictionary has the following definition for the word 'Turmoil': 'a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.' It would be apt to say that the definition suits Australian Cricket perfectly at the moment. Wondering why? The following paragraph will explain it better.

Preview

The Build upCome Thursday, the 1st of August and a rather timid 'David'(read Australia) will once again take on the mighty 'Goliath' in an old and familiar and revamped Old Trafford! A decade ago one never imagined, even in our wildest dreams that a touring Australian Ashes side would be on the verge of being labelled as the worst unit to have ever put a foot on the shores of England. That tag is almost a certainty now unless Michael Clarke's men can pull off a miracle as they go into the 3rd Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester, 2-0 down in the series fully aware that a loss at the historic venue would not only mean that the Ashes urn would remain with England but it would also equal a 125 year old 7 match Aussie losing streak and leave Australian cricket at one of its lowest points in history.

The visitors do not need more inspiration than what the situation demands. A look at the numbers and what's at stake - the series, their pride, their reputation, is enough motivation for them to give it their all. But does this Australian team have the ability and the skill-set to topple a world-class English side? Most former players and experts believe they do not! Ashton Agar's freak heroic performance in the opening Test at Trent Bridge, albeit in a losing cause, rekindled hopes of an Australian fightback and an exciting keenly contested series. But soon everything, including the enigmatic personality of the new coach, Darren Lehmann, was washed away as the hosts thrashed their traditional foes in the Mecca of cricket. The humiliation at Lord's was a result of an insipid and uninspiring batting display by the visitors and though some of their batsmen got some invaluable runs in the tour match against Sussex at Hove, the real test awaits at Manchester!

Team News:

Australia

Australia need their top order to fire. The batsmen need to take the responsibility and give their bowlers some runs to play with. Ashton Agar, with 130 runs from 4 innings has been their leading run-scorer thus far. Michael Clarke and Shane Watson, the only others to cross an aggregate of 100 in the series need to convert their starts into meaningful and big contributions.

The controversial and volatile, David Warner who smashed 193 for South Africa A in Pretoria last week is expected to replace Chris Rogers at the top of the order. He might be the spark the visitors have been looking for over the past three weeks. Phillip Hughes, Brad Haddin and Steven Smith, who all hit fifties in the dramatic series opener at Lord's need to repeat their feats. Smith notched up a fine ton against Sussex but is suffering from a stiff back and is in doubt for the 3rd Test. Ed Cowan and Phillip Hughes also got some runs in the tour match and Australia would be hoping that they can replicate their performances in Manchester.

The bowlers have put in a spirited effort and tested the fancied England batting line-up. Peter Siddle is the leading wicket-taker for the visitors with 11 scalps to his name including an inspirational fifer in the 1st innings at Nottingham. Ryan Harris was picked for Lord's and immediately justified his selection with a five-wicket haul. However, James Pattinson's exit due to a back stress fracture is a major blow for the visitors. Mitchell Starc has been recalled after rather surprisingly being dropped after the 1st Test where he had chipped in with 5 wickets.

It would be interesting to see what team composition the Australian think-tank opts for with the pitch bearing a dry and hard look with patches of dead grass. The veteran Nathan Lyon might replace the inexperienced Ashton Agar who is also nursing an injury. Michael Clake has stated that if need be he would roll his arm and provide another spin option to the visitors. With Shane Warne assisting the Australian spinners just prior to the Test, the indications are clear that the wicket will offer some assistance to the tweakers and is also expected to keep low as the Test match progresses.

Quotes

"No one is more disappointed than we are about the way we performed during the second Test at Lords but we have left that behind us. As a sportsman you simply can't afford to dwell on the past whether it's been good or bad. You're always looking forward, planning and preparing for the next match or series," Australian skipper, Michael Clarke.

Team News:

England

England are on the verge of creating history. They are on the threshold of retaining the Ashes Urn for the 3rd time in a row. Right now, the only enemy the hosts have to guard against is over-confidence and complacency. Ian Bell is in the form of his life and has already notched up two splendid centuries in the series. With 317 runs to his tally, he is by far the leading run-scorer. Joe Root has grabbed the opening slot and made it his own with a match-winning 180 in the 2nd Test at Lord's. Jonny Bairstow has got some starts and looked impressive in the series.

The only concern bothering skipper Alastair Cook would be the fitness of star-batsman Kevin Pietersen who is nursing a calf injury but reports suggest that the flamboyant batsman will be fit for Old Trafford. James Taylor has already been drafted as cover for KP should he not be able to make the final eleven on the morning of the Test. Taylor registered a fine century for Sussex against the Australians in the last tour match.

James Anderson and Graeme Swann have spearheaded the England seam and spin attack respectively and come out with match-winning performances. Anderson was the player of the match at Nottingham picking up a fifer in each of the innings. He is gearing up and relishing the opportunity to bowl his side to an Ashes-series victory at his home ground. Swann accounted for 9 wickets at Lord's and was instrumental in the host's mammoth win bamboozling the Australians with his spin and guile. England have drafted in Monty Panesar to make use of the favourable spin-conditions at Old Trafford and he might replace Tim Bresnan in the final eleven.

Quotes

"This is a cricket-mad area. All five days are sold out again, so it will be a fantastic atmosphere," an excited James Anderson looking forward to wrap up the Ashes at his home-ground.

Players to watch out for:

Shane Watson has come under severe criticism from various quarters - some even suggesting that his career is under threat. There have also been reports of his sour relationship with skipper, Michael Clarke. The talented all-rounder who spent most of the last week training in London against the in-dipper which has been his nemesis and has made him a candidate for lbw, may just surprise everyone amid all the negativity and come up with a defining performance.

James Anderson has been the catalyst behind England's success in the series. The likes of Andy Caddick have suggested that his best is yet to come. Wasim Akram observed that Anderson is the best bowler in contemporary international cricket. Anderson is eager to perform in front of his home crowd and with the wicket likely to assist reverse-swing, the Australians have their work cut out.

The Verdict

England will come hard as they can smell the URN and know it is just one good performance away. An emphatic Ashes triumph after Andy Murray's historic victory at Wimbledon will truly make it an English Summer!Australia need some inspiration. Old Trafford has witnessed some memorable feats in the past. Jim Laker picked up his world-record 19 wicket-haul against Australia here in 1956. But Australia have enough inspiration from their own - Shane Warne bowled the "Ball of the Century" to get rid of Mike Gatting at the very same venue in 1993. Will they? Can they? How will they? Can DAVID defeat GOLIATH? Will we see a series triumph or a renaissance resurgence? This is the moment of reckoning. It doesn't get bigger than this. Let the drama unfold...